Kathmandu: The National Museum has officially handed over three ancient artifacts, recently returned from the USA, to the Parawat Mahavihar Conservation Society at Itumbahal. This significant event was marked by the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh, along with Museum Chief Aruna Nakarmi, who jointly presented these historical artworks to the Conservation Society.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the artworks, which include a 300-year-old Chintamani Lokeshwor, a 575-year-old Gagansingh Bharoya and his wife’s Thangka (Paubha), and a 321-year-old Bhairav with Keshchandra, were originally stolen in 2037 BS. After being missing for 45 years, they were successfully retrieved from the USA on 19 Falgun and temporarily housed at the National Museum before being entrusted to the Parawat Mahavihar Conservation Society for restoration.
During the handover ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in the mission to recover these invaluable pieces of Nepalese heritage. He emphasized the importance of preserving such artifacts to safeguard the cultural legacy of Nepal for future generations.