Reconstruction of 17th century Itachapa completed at a cost of Rs 28.4 million

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१५ मंसिर २०८२, सोमबार १५:१४December 1, 2025

. KATHMANDU: Reconstructed cultural heritages have been inaugurated at Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Ward No. 27, Asan. Spokesperson of Metropolitan City Nabin Manandhar, Coordinator of Heritage and Tourism Committee, Ashaman Sangat, Chairman of Ward 27 Yogesh Kumar Khadgi, Coordinator of Environment Committee and Ward No. 27 Coordinator of Kalash Dwara were present at Yitachpa Sattal, Ganesh Mandir, Narayan Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple, Dabali and Bhotahiti. Province 12 president Balkrishna Maharjan jointly inaugurated the event.

Of these structures, Yitachpa Sattal is the most expensive project to be constructed at a cost of Rs 2,84 TAG_OPEN_div_40,29,456. Its estimated cost was Rs 2,91,32,504 including VAT. For this work, Shubha Shree New A 2 Z JV was given a work order on June 7, 2081. Bricks, limestone, sand, wood, stones, oily bricks and shingles have been used in the reconstruction.

After the inauguration, Spokesperson Manandhar said that the antiquity of Asan is a familiar place to all Nepalis and the reconstruction of Sattal has contributed to maintain its original form.TAG_OPEN_div_38 “The Asan region has a role to play in saving the identity of Kathmandu. The metropolis has invested to preserve its original form. Manandhar said.

Coordinator of the Heritage and Tourism Committee, Sangat said that making Sattal Teko-free was the first achievement and expected local participation for its sustainable use.TAG_OPEN_div_36 Stating that it was difficult to preserve the originality of the inner city as the people of the inner city areas have migrated out, he urged the people not to leave the place.

Stating that it was his first responsibility to preserve the originality and identity by saving the ancient monuments, Khadgi said that the face of Asan has been illuminated after the completion of the reconstruction of Yitachapa.TAG_OPEN_div_34 Khadgi is hopeful that concrete achievements will be made in handing over the tangible heritage to the new generation as the reconstruction of tangible heritages continues.

According to architect Amit Bajracharya, the Sattal is 69 feet long and 13 feet 10 inches wide.TAG_OPEN_div_32 The two floors are 954.27 square feet. There is a door behind 3 doors to the ground floor. There is a wooden staircase on the east side to go to the first floor.

There are 10 cable shops in the north section of the ground floor. According to architect Bajracharya, the idols of Mahankala, Krishna and Buddha have been placed on the east side of the ground floor. Inside, there are 11 stone pillars and pylons along the southern side. In this, the Guthiyars of Annapurna Dyachhe worship in Dashain. There is also an idol of Nas Dyah (Natayeshwar) in it. There is an entrance room on the east side of the first floor. It is worshipped by the Lapau Guthi. The rest of the area is open.

Sattal is located near the Annapurna Temple from Asan to Balkumari. It is believed to have been built before the seventeenth century. It is believed to have been built for the traders who go to vote for business from Nepal Mandal. Diseases can occur after going abroad. Do not meet the family as soon as you return. According to the social belief that a certain period of time should not mingle, it is a residence for those who have gone to business for a long time.

After returning from the vote, he had to stay in quarantine for 15 days before returning home.TAG_OPEN_div_26 After that, one could go home only after bathing in Bhotahiti. In this way, it is also the image of social consciousness at that time. The structure was dilapidated and unused. Pedestrians were also at risk due to its structural risks. The structure has been rebuilt and returned to its original form.

There are shops in front of the store. At the back are the hymn and the dance. Looking at the history of the structure, it is found in the records that it was built before the seventeenth century. This structure of Asan Bazaar, the busy commercial center of Kathmandu, is important from the point of view of antiquity, originality as well as art. The windows of the sattal, the windows, the stalls, the bars are artistic. The thatched roof showcases the beauty of the sattal.

According to architect Gaurav Shrestha, the reconstruction cost of Ganesh Temple, Narayan Temple and Uma Maheshwar Temple is around Rs 83 lakh.TAG_OPEN_div_22 Similarly, Dabali has been repaired at a cost of around Rs 4 lakh. The cost of the Kalash Gate is around Rs 7,25,000.