Heritage Walk Series – 01
Explores the Astamatrika Heritage of Madhyapur Thimi
Madhyapur Thimi, 14 November 2026 – The first edition of the Heritage Walk Series, themed “Discover the Astamatrika of Thimi,” successfully brought together photographers, heritage enthusiasts, and cultural explorers to discover the rich cultural heritage of Madhyapur Thimi.
The guided heritage walk focused on exploring the history, cultural significance, and sacred shrines of the Astamatrika (Eight Mother Goddesses), offering participants an opportunity to experience the city’s living heritage, traditional architecture, and deep-rooted cultural traditions.
During the walk, participants visited all eight Astamatrika shrines and had the opportunity to explore their historical and cultural significance with the guidance of a local resource person(Binay Prajapati), gaining valuable insights into the stories, traditions, and religious importance associated with each shrine.
अष्टमातृका (Aṣṭamātṛkā) Shrines of Madhyapur Thimi
- ब्रह्मायणी (Brahmāyaṇī) – भान्सुक्व द्यः (Bhānsukvaḥ Dyaḥ)
- रुद्रायणी (Rudrāyaṇī) – जंला द्यः (Jaṃlā Dyaḥ) । माहेश्वरी (Māheśvarī)
- बालकुमारी (Bālakumārī) – कौमारी (Kaumārī)
- विष्णुवीर (Viṣṇuvīra) – वैष्णवी (Vaiṣṇavī)
- दक्षिणवाराही (Dakṣiṇavārāhī)
- इन्द्रायणी (Indrāyaṇī) – स्युचाक्व द्यः (Syucākvaḥ Dyaḥ)
- सिद्धिकाली (Siddhikālī) – चामुण्डा (Cāmuṇḍā)
- महालक्ष्मी (Mahālakṣmī)
Photographers enthusiastically documented the beauty of Thimi’s historic streets, traditional Newari architecture, temples, courtyards, and cultural landmarks through their lenses. The walk provided an excellent opportunity to discover unique photographic perspectives while experiencing the distinctive cultural atmosphere of this historic heritage city.
Bringing together photographers, heritage lovers, and cultural enthusiasts, the event encouraged participants to look beyond familiar streets and appreciate the stories, traditions, and cultural identity preserved within Madhyapur Thimi.
The Heritage Walk Series aims to promote cultural awareness, encourage heritage exploration, and create opportunities for people to connect with and appreciate the living heritage of Madhyapur Thimi.
This joint event was organized by Newa Pasa, ImagePasal.com, and Cultural Madhyapur Thimi, bringing together a shared commitment to preserving, promoting, and documenting the cultural heritage of Madhyapur Thimi.
ImagePasal.com is dedicated to supporting and encouraging photographers and contributors to participate in meaningful activities such as heritage walks, cultural explorations, and community initiatives. We believe that such experiences provide valuable opportunities to discover, document, and preserve our cultural heritage through photography and storytelling.
This is just the beginning! The Heritage Walk Series will continue with more exciting journeys and opportunities to explore our heritage. Stay tuned to ImagePasal.com’s social media channels for upcoming walks, updates, and more opportunities to be part of this journey.
