NHDP recognized Classical Newari expert Kashi Nath Tamot for his invaluable guidance in interpreting historical texts at a ceremony on May 2nd, 2024. The reading sessions, organized by NHDP weekly from November 2023 to March 2024, provided participants with insight into medieval texts, aidin…
In a comprehensive effort, the NHDP Heidelberg team, consisting of Christiane Brosius, Axel Michaels, and Rajan Khatiwoda, along with Patan team members Anil Basukala, Bijay Basukala, Yogesh Budathoki, Bharat Maharjan, Pankaj Maharjan, …
We are happy to announce the publication of Rajan Khatiwoda's revised version of his doctoral dissertation at Heidelberg University - "Homicide Law in 19th-Century Nepal: A Study of the Mulukī Ains
and Legal Documents".
The main ambition of this book lies in a detailed …
This publication is an invaluable resource of information about the drum traditions of Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu Valley. The ethnological study describes the town rituals and processions celebrating the presence of the gods, where music and especially drumming was used as a way of communication, c…
In a significant development, Khatiwoda, along with Patan team members engaged in a productive meeting with Lalitpur Metropolis Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan during a field trip in October 2023. The discussions revolved around the crucial documentation of cultural heritage and fostering collaboration w…