Temporary shrine on the site of the destroyed Kasthamandap, Kathmandu Durbar Square
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Material Information

Title:
Temporary shrine on the site of the destroyed Kasthamandap, Kathmandu Durbar Square
Creator:
Hutt, Michael (Michael J.) ( Photographer )
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
© 2015 Michael Hutt
Language:
English

Notes

General Note:
The Kasthamandap, supposed to have been built out of a single tree, was completely destroyed in the earthquake. Since the locals worship its deity daily and on a regular basis, a temporary shrine was placed in the open destroyed site pending its reconstruction.
General Note:
Funded by GCRF (Global Challenges Research Fund) through AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council), Grant number AH/P003648/1, as "After the Earth's Violent Sway: the tangible and intangible legacies of a natural disaster", Dr. Michael Hutt, Principal Investigator.

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
MH photo 21 ( SWAY )