Independent Research from Kathmandu.
About me
About me
About me
About me
Researcher of Newari Culture and History
RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Kapil Sainju researches Nepali and Newari culture from Kathmandu, documenting customs, festivals and historical record through long-form articles grounded in fieldwork and primary sources.
Documenting With Accuracy
Each article cross-references oral accounts, temple records and academic sources to produce a verified account of Newari tradition, ritual and art.
Publishing For A Wider Audience
Articles are written for readers outside Nepal as well as within the Newar community, so that this research reaches a wider and more permanent audience.
Newar Delights
Festivals
Articles on Newari festivals cover their historical origin, ritual sequence and regional variation across Kathmandu Valley.
Cuisine
Research on Newari cuisine documents recipes, ingredients and the role of food in ritual and social occasion.
Architecture
Articles on Newar architecture cover woodcarving, stone sculpture and temple construction, with attention to period and regional technique.
A Growing Archive of Newar Heritage
Each article adds to a documented record of Newar tradition, intended to remain accurate and useful for readers researching this heritage in the future.
