This old house of some newar famlies of Dolakha was constructed in 1678 (1735 BS), which is located at near Bhimeshowr temple in Dolakha bazar. More than five families live in this house. Local people gave name to this house 'Puranchhe' , this word is from Dolakha newari language, puran means old and chhe means house. There was many earthquake happen in this area but the destruction never happen in this building. Monday, June 30, 2008
More than 330 years old building: Dolakha
This old house of some newar famlies of Dolakha was constructed in 1678 (1735 BS), which is located at near Bhimeshowr temple in Dolakha bazar. More than five families live in this house. Local people gave name to this house 'Puranchhe' , this word is from Dolakha newari language, puran means old and chhe means house. There was many earthquake happen in this area but the destruction never happen in this building. 
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Great! It means our ancestors had very good house building skills. We may have already lost those precious skills.
ReplyDeleteBadrijee, when you have time please also write about how and when Newar people started to settle in Dolakha and nearby areas.
nice to see old building..
ReplyDeleteOk Basanta jee, I will write about how and when Newar people started to settle in Dolakha soon.
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