THECHO JHARUWARASI

CHAPAGAUN
CONSERVATION STUDIO
BADIKHEL

NAKKHU
KHOLA LELE
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, INTRODUCTION
THECHO JHARUWARASI

• Ancient settlement of Lichhavi

Period
• Conch –shaped – 6.79 sq.km
CHAPAGAUN • Also known as Wadey,
Chapagaun, Champapur
BADIKHEL • Bodered by- Thecho, Jharuwarasi,
Badikhel, Lele, Nakkhu khola

NAKKHU
KHOLA LELE
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, INTRODUCTION

Bhansar Tole

• 6 Tole, the part we are

presenting covers Pagu and
Bhansar Tole
INDEX
Modern Building
Traditional Building
Pukhu Pagu Tole
Rajkulo
Vehicular Road
Secondary Road
Agriculture Land
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, YEAR MAP
1999A.D 2010A.D 2020A.D

INDEX
INDEX Modern Building
Building Traditional Building
Pauli Pukhu Pukhu
Rajkulo
Rajkulo
Vehicular Road
Green Land Secondary Road
Vehicular Road Agriculture Land
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, ROAD HIERARCHY

INDEX

Modern Building
Traditional Building
Pukhu
Rajkulo
Metalled Road
Secondary Road
Agriculture Land
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, BACKGROUND STUDY OF INHABITANTS

OCCUPATION RELIGION
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, STREET ELEVATION

INDEX

Modern Building
Traditional Building
Pukhu
Rajkulo
Metalled Road
Secondary Road
Agriculture Land
INVENTORY OF HERITAGE: RAJKULO LOCATION AND EXTENT
GENERAL INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPHS

a) Name of monument
RAJKULO
b) Code of resource
C1 – P2
c) Date of compilation of Record
27-01-2020
d) Name of recording organization
072 Batch, Department of Architecture,
IOE Thapathali campus, Thapathali

INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Monument Water resource, the kulo is of 8ft to 6ft; secondary kulo is of 3ft

2) Interior and exterior characteristics: Stone and brick masonry with water pipes, brick masonry

3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic and Water of Rajkulo serves as drinking water for the ducks and animals around, previously
scientific Significance fishes were also seen in the kulo; Evidence of water used in irrigation system; Storm water
is managed, recharges pukhu in the spaces, infiltration of water.

4) Construction Technology Continuous flow of water made in such technique that the water doesn't rust the pipes.

5) Evidence to establish date of origin The Rajkulo was built in early 20th century as a major water resource.
6) Evidence to establish the subsequent history Major water resource for the settlement

7) History of Management maintenance and Lack of maintenance is seen, however remains of the bridges can be seen.
repair
8) Representative elements or sample of Stones masonry
construction or site materials

9) An assessment of current condition of the Lack of maintenance, water pollution, chances of waterborne diseases, hindrance of
heritage development work
10) An assessment of the visual and functional Has as a functional relationship with the settlement peoples and also the surrounding’s
Relationship between the heritage and its animals as a water resource.
settings.
11) An assessment of the conflicts and risks The road expansion has threatened the whole setting.
from human and natural causes.
DOCUMENTATION OF
BHANSAR TOLE AND PAULI TOLE, CULTURAL ASPECT

INDEX

Modern Building
Traditional Building
Pukhu
Rajkulo
Metalled Road
Secondary Road
Agriculture Land
INVENTORY OF HERITAGE: WA-BAHIL DETAIL DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND EXTENT

a) Name of monument
WA - BAHIL
b) Code of resource
C1 – M3
c) Date of compilation of Record
27-01-2020
d) Name of recording organization
072 Batch, Department of Architecture,
IOE Thapathali campus, Thapathali
INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Courtyard space, Worship place for Buddhist, Rectangular form
Monument PLAN
2) Interior and exterior Planning according to axial form; entrance, idols and statues are in
characteristics: an axis
3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic Courtyard space, Important for the Buddhism
and scientific Significance
4) Construction Technology Brick masonry, lime mortar, CGI sheets
5) Evidence to establish date of The bahil was built in early 20th century, statues and foundation are
origin 400 years old
6) Evidence to establish the Fine structure and fresh texture wood and bricks gives character of
subsequent history early century establishment.
7) History of Management No particular maintenance is seen after the damage by earthquake
maintenance and repair FRONT ELEVATION

8) Representative elements or Wood, Brick, metal

sample of construction or site
materials
9) An assessment of current The bahil is damaged due to earthquake, vulnerable, cracked walls,
condition of the heritage damaged roof is replaced with CGI sheets.
10) An assessment of the visual and The setting of bell with the Ganesh temple completes the religious
functional Relationship between and cultural settings.
the heritage and its settings.
11) An assessment of the conflicts The unmanaged maintenance and earthquake has affected
and risks from human and natural
causes.
SECTION AT Y-Y
 INVENTORY OF HERITAGE: CHIBA
GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND EXTENT DETAIL DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

a) Name of monument
CHIBA
b) Code of resource
C1 – M2
c) Date of compilation of Record
27-01-2020
d) Name of recording organization
072 Batch, Department of Architecture,
IOE Thapathali campus, Thapathali

INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Stupa, Rectangular plan, stupa style volume, the dimension of plan is 11‘10”
Monument length by 11’3” breadth.
2) Interior and exterior characteristics: Surkhi plaster with lime , damaged plinth due to road expansion, stone idol,
surkhi decoration, dust fill in elements of interior.
3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic and Open plaza is alongside, people used to gather alongside previously when PLAN
scientific Significance the plinth was not diminished. Daily morning puja is also conducted by
community people.
4) Construction Technology Stupa style temple built with bricks, lime and surkhi in early 20th century.
5) Evidence to establish date of origin Old Inscription on wall
6) Evidence to establish the subsequent Deformed bricks, buried plinth, etc.
history
7) History of Management maintenance Stupa is re-painted, maintained and cleaned by the local people living near;
and repair but there is no fixed routine.
8) Representative elements or sample Bricks, surkhi, stones, metals, etc.
of construction or site materials
9) An assessment of current condition The structure needs proper maintenance though it seems in a good
of the heritage condition, there are thick layers of unnecessary paint as a result of re-
painting, proper time schedule for the conservation, etc. are few works
could be done as they are in condition needed for replacement.
10) An assessment of the visual and The heritage is by the nodes of roads where community could meet as an
functional relationship between the open gathering space. It has created a plaza and has good settings with
heritage and its settings. ancient houses nearby creating cultural character lively.
11) An assessment of the conflicts and The temple is in verge of removal if road is expanded, elements are
risks from human and natural causes. deteriorated from the dust and vibration from vehicle. Locals are taking EAST ELEVATION
INVENTORY OF HERITAGE: SHIVA RESIDENCE DETAIL DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND EXTENT

a) Name of monument
RESIDENCE
b) Code of resource
C1 – H1
c) Date of compilation of Record
27-01-2020
d) Name of recording organization
072 Batch, Department of Architecture,
IOE Thapathali campus, Thapathali
INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Residence that is 100 years old, reflecting the Newari culture,
Monument rectangular plan, PLAN
2) Interior and exterior Distinct window reflecting the Newari culture on the walls, cornices
characteristics: and capitals,, arch and cornices, use of woods
3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic Oldest building of the area, artistic window in the area, decorative
and scientific Significance posts and lintels
4) Construction Technology Wooden joints construction, Brick bond technology in walls
5) Evidence to establish date of The bahil was built in early 20th century, reflects the Newari culture
origin
6) Evidence to establish the Fine structure texture in woods gives character of Newari sense in
subsequent history the early 20th century
7) History of Management After earthquake, attic is converted into floor showing haphazard
FRONT ELEVATION
maintenance and repair addition of floor
8) Representative elements or Woods, bricks, metals
sample of construction or site
materials
9) An assessment of current The residence is not in good condition, the nails are haphazardly
condition of the heritage placed in the name of maintenance, bricks are falling apart
10) An assessment of the visual and The setting of residence with the community reflects the Newari
functional Relationship between heritage
the heritage and its settings.
11) An assessment of the conflicts The road expansion has threatened the residence and the
and risks from human and natural earthquake has damaged the building
causes.
DETAILED WINDOW
INVENTORY OF HERITAGE: PAULO PUKHU
GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND EXTENT DETAIL DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

a) Name of monument
PAULO PUKHU
b) Code of resource
C1 – P1
c) Date of compilation of Record
27-01-2020
d) Name of recording organization
072 Batch, Department of Architecture,
IOE Thapathali campus, Thapathali
INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Pond, Irregular Shape,
Monument
2) Interior and exterior Pond is a natural water resource, Water hyacinth in the pond
characteristics: naturally purifies the polluted water.
3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic It has natural significance alongside the baar tree. It is used as a
and scientific Significance medium of secondary Rajkulo to the hina pukhu
4) Construction Technology Natural resource
5) Evidence to establish date of Above 100 years
origin
6) Evidence to establish the Medium of Rajkulo that is above 100 years
subsequent history
7) History of Management Lack of maintenance is seen, water hyacinth is seen for the
maintenance and repair purification
8) Representative elements or Stone masonry construction
sample of construction or site
materials
9) An assessment of current The water is polluted and is not properly managed.
condition of the heritage
10) An assessment of the visual and The pond shows relation with the Rajkulo becoming the major
functional Relationship between source of water in the settlement.
the heritage and its settings.
11) An assessment of the conflicts The road expansion has threatened the Paulo pukhu and the
PLAN
and risks from human and natural continuous pollution has degraded.
causes.
 PHOTOGRAPHS
INVENTORY OF NATURAL RESOURCES: BAAR TREE
GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND EXTENT

a) Name of resource
BAAR TREE

b) Code of resource
C1- TR2

c) Date of compilation of Record

27-01-2020

d) Name of recording organization

072 Batch, Department of Architecture,
IOE Thapathali campus, Thapathali

INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Monument The tree is a small rest place near the road along the Paulo pukhu previously had a pati which is diminished in the
earthquake.
2) Interior and exterior characteristics: Tree is natural and rapid growth of roots from branches is seen.
3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic and scientific Significance It has natural significance alongside the Paulo pukhu. It is used as temporary rest place. As it lies by the road which is
also near the pond, it is used for rest and sun basking.

4) Construction Technology Tree is natural and pati was constructed using woods and brick masonry.
5) Evidence to establish date of origin Above 100 years
6) Evidence to establish the subsequent history -
7) History of Management maintenance and repair The pati was damaged by the earthquake and has not been repaired, however there is a place to rest in the shade
below the tree.
8) Representative elements or sample of construction or site The material used in the construction is wood and brick masonry.
materials
9) An assessment of current condition of the heritage As the tree is not more than 100 yrs. of age it can not be considered as heritage and pati has been destroyed in the
earthquake.
10) An assessment of the visual and functional Relationship The chautari is in front of pond where people take rest and sunbathe as a place for social gathering. These give
between the heritage and its settings. characters of existing culture.
11) An assessment of the conflicts and risks from human and The pati was damaged in the 2072 B.S. earthquake. Further carelessness in maintenance and repair of the made the
natural causes. pati has destroyed its existence as evidence.
INVENTORY OF HERITAGE: GANESH TEMPLE
GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION AND EXTENT DETAIL DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
a) Name of monument
Ganesh Mandir
b) Code of resource
C1 – M1
c) Date of compilation of Record
27-01-2020
d) Name of recording organization
072 Batch, Department of
Architecture, IOE Thapathali campus

PLAN
INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
1) Type, Form and dimension of Monument Mandir, square plan, Cuboid volume, the dimension of plan is 6’ length by 6’ breadth.
2) Interior and exterior characteristics: Dachi appa(brick) with cement mortar, new stone idol of Ganesh on south side of temple, old
ganesh idol on the west side, carved brick decorations.
In exterior : wooden carved decorative cornices, fence like wooden façade painted in blue.
3) Nature, Quality, Cultural, Artistic and scientific Near by Jatra route, the temple is circumambulated in Bajrabarahi jatra. Daily morning puja is
Significance also conducted by community people.

4) Construction Technology Brick masonry, four way sloped roof.

5) Evidence to establish date of origin NA
6) Evidence to establish the subsequent history Artifacts and parts of original temple retained, old idol of Ganesh.
7) History of Management maintenance and Specific guthi were responsible for the periodic maintenance or renovation of the temple.
repair Maintenance include uprooting vegetable growth, cleaning of circumambulatory oil lamp.
8) Representative elements or sample of Dachi appa, stone artifacts.
construction or site materials
9) An assessment of current condition of the The structure is in good condition.
heritage
10) An assessment of the visual and functional The heritage is by the nodes of roads where community could meet at jatra times. It has
Relationship between the heritage and its created a plaza and has good settings with Bahil on the north, chiba on the west creating
settings. cultural character lively.
11) An assessment of the conflicts and risks from The temple is in verge of removal if road is expanded.
human and natural causes.
THANKYOU !!!