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Nepal Mandala (Nepali: नेपाल मण्डल) is the ancient geographic division of Nepal into different regions. It was characterized by three major divisions: “ Purwanchal ” (Eastern Region), “ Madhyamanchal ” (Central Region), and “ Pashchimanchal ” (Western Region).
The Maitighar Mandala (Nepali: माइतीघर मण्डला) is a symbolic monument located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is an island at the intersection of roads from Thapathali, New Baneshwor, Bhadrakali and at the southeast corner of Singhadurbar, the administrative centre of Nepal. It forms an important landmark in the ...
Historically, the valley and adjoining areas made up a confederation known as the Nepal Mandala. Until the 15th century, Bhaktapur was its capital, when two other capitals, Kathmandu and Patan, were established. [6] [7] [8] Until the 1960s, the Kathmandu Valley was known as the Nepala Valley or Nepa Valley.
The worship of the mandala is the principal ritual during Mha Puja. The mandala represents the universe, and the wick and incense stick which are lighted during the ceremony means that the participant should spread brightness and fragrance for others. [6] Mha Puja is a revered custom among Newars, and is observed outside Nepal too. [7] [8]
Vasudhara Mandala, by Jasaraja Jirili, Nepal, dated 1365. The Newars are the creators of most examples of art and architecture in Nepal. [3] Traditional Newar art is basically religious art. Newar devotional paubha painting, sculpture and metal craftsmanship are world-renowned for their exquisite beauty. [4]
Paubha painting showing Vishnu Mandala (15th century). Waumha Tara (Green Tara) A paubhā (Devanagari: पौभा) is a traditional religious painting made by the Newar people of Nepal. [1] Paubhas depict deities, mandalas or monuments, and are used to help the practitioners in meditation. The Tibetan equivalent is known as Thangka.
Mandala is the Sanskrit word for “circle” and a decorative illustration representing elevated thought and more profound meaning (per World History Encylopedia). The intricate designs start ...
He brought with him, the exposure to Modern art movements from Paris to a country which was slowly opening to the world only after 1950s. With the patronage of King Mahendra, Lain Singh Bangdel introduced abstract art to the Nepali audience. In 1972 he was appointed as an academician of Royal Nepal Academy by King Birendra. [9]