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Maitighar Mandala
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The Maitighar Mandala (माइतीघर मण्डला) is a symbolic monument located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is an island at the intersection of roads from Thapathali, New Baneshwor, Bhadrakali and at the southeast corner of Singhadurbar, the administrative centre of Nepal. It forms an important landmark in the beautification of Kathmandu city and a master piece of art depicting Buddhist relics. It also marks the initiation mark stone of one of the major highways of Nepal, Araniko Highway, that links Nepal with China.
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History
The Mandala was built in 2001 for the 11th SAARC summit in Nepal to showcase Nepali culture after clearing many multi-story buildings during the tenure of mayor Keshav Sthapit.[1]
Etymology
The name "Maitighar" literally means the "Parental Home" of the married women. Actually, there was a movie poster in today's Maitighar in the past, a classic Nepal film, Maithighar (1966) was run for about a year. As there was a large poster depicting the name of the movie, people started calling the place as Maitighar.
The native name of the monument in Newar language is Fibwa Khya (फिब्वः ख्यः).[2]
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Symbolism
The Mandala was designed to be in the form of a series of concentric circles. The outer-most has 32 vajras, the one next to it has 16 lotus petals and the inner has 32 garlands. Various colors on the Mandala (blue background, black, orange, and blue circles) symbolize man's characteristics - too much of one would result in an imbalanced temperament. Black stands for Krodh (anger), orange for Prem (love) and blue for Karuṇā (compassion). At the four corners of the mandala are symbols of the Ashtamangal.[3]
Significance
After the Nepalese Civil War, peace advocates gathered at the Mandala to show solidarity for peace and against violence.[3]
The government declaring the Mandala area a protest-free-site.[4][5]
Maintenance
By 2010, the Mandala artwork fell into disrepair. In 2011, the Agriculture Development Bank, Nepal pledged to devote resources to restore the Mandala.[6] The Mandala got a face-lift for the 18th SAARC summit[7] along with the overall enhancement of roads in Kathmandu.
But by 2025 the condition have again become negelated and disrepair. No operating Traffic Light, faided and unimplemented road lines, unthorised bus stop, unmaintain road and foothpath are common scene.
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Restricted Area/Zone
Fibwa Khya / Maitighar is a restricted area/zone but government is not implementing it. Study, mental health and learning of St. Xaver Collage and Thapathali Campus student are affected due to protest and loud speaker use and Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences patient health are affected from loud music and frequency. Every time the protest causes long traffic jam which affect reach up to other junction. The local resident are tired, disappointed and angry for not making and implementing Fibwa Khya / Maitighar a restricted area/zone. The Fibwa Khya / Maitighar is an unofficial silent zones because of Hospital and Educational institute.
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Gallery
Huge flag of Nepal near the Mandala
Guthi Bill Protest at the Mandala
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References
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