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A Presentation By Sushma Sapkota Dipti Basnet Kalpana Nepal Vijaya Tamla M.Ed. EESD (Third Semester) Kathmandu University, Gwarko, Lalitpur December 15, 2011 1 A Field visit to Hanuman Dhoka Museum (for the partial fulfillment of EESD 522 : Conservation of Protected Areas)

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A Presentation BySushma Sapkota

Dipti BasnetKalpana NepalVijaya Tamla

M.Ed. EESD (Third Semester)Kathmandu University, Gwarko, Lalitpur

December 15, 2011

A Field visit to

Hanuman Dhoka Museum(for the partial fulfillment of

EESD 522 : Conservation of Protected Areas)

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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Professor Amulya Ratna Tuladhar for his inspiration and guidance.

We are thankful to the staff of Hanuman Dhoka Museum for their co-operation and information sharing.

Lastly, we are thankful to Kathmandu University for providing us a platform for study and our classmates for their unconditional support.

Acknowledgement

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IntroductionHunting trophy found in MuseumManagement aspect of the MuseumFindingsConclusionPhoto Gallery

Outline of the Presentation

A Presentation on Field Visit to Hanuman Dhoka Museum

How to reach the Museum?

Source: Google Maps

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5A Presentation on Field Visit to Hanuman Dhoka MusuemSatellite Image

Source: Google Earth

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Location: Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Basantapur, Kathmandu

Established: 2035 B.SFocus Point: Various hunting trophyOpening Hour: 10:30 am to 3 pm

10:30 am to 2 pm, on FridayClosing day: TuesdayEntry Fees: NRs 10 for Nepali visitors

NRs 50 for SAARC NationalitiesNRs 250 for Foreigners

Hanuman Dhoka Museum

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It is the historic seat of royalty and is several complexes connected together taking up about five acres.

The eastern wing of the palace was built in the mid-16th century, and is the oldest part of the palace.

It has ten courtyards. King Pratap Malla enlarged the original building in the

17th century, adding many of the temples. The oldest part of the palace is Sundari Chowk and

Mohan Chowk in the north part of the palace, which are both closed.

In 1768, after Prithvi Narayan Shah built four lookout towers in the southeast part of the palace.

About the Palace

Main StructuresStatue of Hanuman in the Entrance Gate on

North- 1672Lord Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion

incarnation of Lord Vishnu on South-1673Nasal Chowk

After entering the main entrance to the Durbar (palace) next to the Hanuman Temple, you come to Nasal Chowk courtyard.

Nasal means “dancing one.” The courtyard gets its name from the image of Dancing Siva, on the east side of the square.

The square is used for the coronation of the king.

InteriorsBasantapur Tower “place of Spring,” is in at the

south side of the courtyard. The building in the south and east sides of the square have carved doorways, windows.

Maha-Vishnu golden image in an open veranda on the eastern wall. It was originally in the Maha-Vishnu Temple in the square, but after the 1934 earthquake was moved to this location.

Audience Chamber is in the northeast corner of the courtyard of the Malla kings. In this open veranda is the throne of the Malla kings and portraits of the Shah Kings.

Tribhuvan Memorial MuseumTribhuvan Memorial Museum is in the west side of

Nasal ChowkStone carvings, several spectacular thrones, jewel-

studded ornaments used for coronations, weapons, furniture, wooden temple carvings, and a coin collection.

King Tribhuvan was responsible for overthrowing the Rana’s rule in 1951; beside recreational goods, photos and newspaper clipping that depict he escape and then his successful taking back of the throne.

King Mahendra and Birendra Memorial Museum

King Mahendra Memorial Museum, which exhibits two thrones and other utilities used by then king.

There are several photograph of different events and visits of Mahendra to different countries and delegates

A large sketch of hunting memory is placed on the wall, which draws everyone interest.

King Birendra Memorial Museum in side the same location has memories of Birendra and queen.

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Objectives of the Memorial Museums

To highlight the life of King Tribhuvan ( 1906- 1955)

To highlight his amazing leadership to make the nation free from Rana regime.

To showcases the entire history of the King’s life, his victories, his losses and the realization of his dreams.

King Tribhuvan

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Objectives of the Memorial Museums

To highlight the personal life of Royal Family: Late King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and King Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev

Royal Culture, custom and tradition.

To preserve the trophy hunted by the Royal Family.

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Hunting Trophy found in the MuseumHunting Room:

A lot of Guns were proudly displayed

The list of animals hunted over the years by the late king in different countries was framed on the wall.

Artificial environment for the wildlife animal has been maintained.

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Animal Size Year Animal Size Year

Bear 6’ 1933 Black buck

15” 1960

Gharial 3’ 1953 Tiger 10’10” 1963

Rhino 16 ½’ 1956 Swamp deer

34” 1963

Sambar 33 ½”

1956 Hog Deer 9’ 1963

Wild buffalo

45” 1957 Wild Bear 4’ 1963

Spotted deer

39 ½”

1958 Leopard 7’ 8” 1963

Barking deer

5’ 1959 Tigress 9’ 6” ‘1964

In context of Nepal, list of animals hunted by Late King Mahendra

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Following photograph of hunted animal are displayed in the Museum

1 arna2 leopards3 tigers2 deers1 tiger

*Hunted by Late King Birendra in 1988

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Current Management: under the Nepal Government

After January 1, 2012 the management will be separated from Government of Nepal to Hanuman Dhoka Bikash Samiti

Current Staff: 46 Department: 7Weak ManagementIgnorance of the Government• Security: Sardula Jung Gulm (about 250 Army

officials)

Management aspect of the Museum

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The collection of the museum reflects the life histories of the former kings of Nepal.

The collection of Arms and Ammunition, customs of the Royal family, models of the cabinets, etc… are of historical and political importance.

The Royal interest in hunting for recreation is one of the key reason of establishment of the first National Park of Nepal; Chitwan National Park.

Although the Royals exploited the top carnivores by hunting for pleasure and pride, indirectly it had helped in conservation of Biodiversity.

Findings

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Historical PlaceIdentity of Royal Family PreservedWorld Heritage SiteNational WealthPromotion of TourismRequires Proper Management for Promotion

and Preservation of the Museum.Requires an Information Center.

Conclusion

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Photo Sansar

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The Queens

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Group Photo : Students of Third Semester M.Ed. EESD, Kathmandu University

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Thank You