Nagbahal, Patan

Nagbahal, Patan

Daily life in a courtyard filled with Newar traditional architecture, in the heart of Patan: chaitiyas (places of Buddhist worship and prayer), and a beautiful hiti (stone spout) and phalcha (a rest place for travellers and for religious rituals, e.g. dapha songs).

Phalcha with a nag (snake)
Entrance to the recently renovated hiti.

Hiti, part 2

Religious site and daily chores
The male corner, on a Saturday morning

Saturday morning work
Street sellers
Buddha statue in the courtyard

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