Backgound:
The Nawatandham complex is being established and developed as
a main shrine of Shree Krishna Pranami sect. It is situated in
the lap of snow- clapped Himalayan mountain ranges on the panoramic
elevated mound, at the bank of holy Bagmati river in Kathmandu,the
capital city of Nepal,the only Hindu Kingdom in the world.
The propagation of Shree Krishna Pranami religious message in
Nepal dates back to over 325 years. Shree Krishna Pranami Society
is oriented to the cause of human welfare by humbly following
the message of love, compassion and service of Lord Shree Krishna.
In this context, the proposed Nawatandham shall be established
not only as a religious retreat for devotees but also as resource
center and focal point for all kinds of service oriented activities.
More than 125 temples and shrines and several number of organizations
and associations of Shree Krishna Pranami Society are dedicated
to social service activities in the Kingdom of Nepal. The Shree
Krishna Pranami Seva Samiti Nepal and various bodies under it
have been actively involved in guiding and co-operating with all
the aforementioned establishments. Shree Krishna Pranami Seva
Samiti Nepal, registered as a social organization in 2023 B.S.(1966
A. D.) is the umbrella organization of the Pranami Society of
the Kingdom of Nepal. The Shree Krishna Pranami Seva Samiti has
intended to develop this Nawatandham as a national center that
provides active and effective patronage to the socio religious
and educational activities of the Shree Krishna Pranami society.
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Development Site:
The development site is located on the bank of Bagmati River
at Gothatar Village Development Committee Ward No. 2, about 2
kilometers northeast of Pashupati and Guhyeshori area and southeast
of Bauddha, religious place of the Budhists. The construction
works has been started and is in progress. The site is accessible
via Chabahil- Jorpati, Pashupati Guhyeshori and Pepsi ColaGothatar
Roads. Completion of the wide roads on either banks of the Bagmati
River and the bridge, which are currently under construction,
will further improve the accessibility of the site. Top
Development Plan:
The constrUEtion site of the Nawatandham shrine complex at present
covers the land area of about 35 Ropanis (192,000 sq.ft.).The land
includes 8 Ropanis provided by His Majesty's Government on the recommendation
of Gothatar VDC. All other land and the ongoing construction works
are contributed by the Sundarsath (Pranami devotees) and other devotees.
Considering the long-term need of the shrine, effort is on for acquiring
additional land around it. The development plan includes structures
for various purposes including religious, educational and social
service activities such as :
(a) Main Temple (b) Discourse Hall (c) Guest House (d) Elderly
Home (e) Orphanage (f) Kitchen / Dining (g) Cowshed
(h) Health Center (i) Administrative Block -
Library and Study Room
(a) Main Temple : The Main Temple will be constructed on the
center of the flat land of the elevated surface. Other structures
will be constructed on the slope land at lower level without obstructing
the panoramic view of the Main Temple. All structures will be
built with due aesthetic considerations. The main entrance gate
with inscriptions of important messages of the Shree Krishna Pranami
Religion will be located at the northeast corner. A pathway, motorable
in case of need, shall be constructed from the entrance gate to
the top level surface near Discourse Hall. Further up from there
will be few rising steps to reach the Main Temple The length of
this road will be about 75 meters. Both the sides of the road
all along shall have divisions with illustrative paintings/figures
showing fourteen Lokas from the lowest 'Patal' to the highest'Paramdham'
(b) Discourse Hall: For the purpose of conducting religious discourses,
religious congregations, meetings,seminars,and othersocial functions
such as weddings,Upanayan (sacred thread ceremony) etc., a well-designed
hall with accommodation capacity for approximately 1000 people
will be constructed.Apart from this, meditation rooms for small
groups and other rooms suitable for other social activities are
also included in the plan.
(c) Guesthouse: A guesthouse for providing suitable accommodation
for visiting saints, holy persons, scholars and devotees will
be constructed within the complex. Adequate arrangement for water,
t ooms and attached kitchens will be made in the guesthouse.The
gue provide regular lodging facility for about 200 persons and
will also have facility for arranging temporary lodging for higher
number of people, as necessary, for special occasions. These accommodation
facilities will provide rooms for individuals, groups and families.
(d) Elderly Home: The works on building independent rooms for
both male and female elderly people is in progress. These facilities
are provided to the neglected, infirm and helpless aged persons
as well as the senior citizens desirous to lead a peaceful and
spiritual life may also reside here.The elderly home will also
serve as a multipurpose center offering various activities for
the senior citizens. This home will have a capacity to serve loo
male and female occupants.
(e) Orphanage: An orphanage having capacity of about 100 helpless
children shall be constructed and operated within the shrine complex.
The orphanage will be provided with the required facilities.The
construction of the orphanage is in progress.
(f) Kitchen and Dining Hall: A kitchen and a dining hall for
cooking and feeding the children, elderly people, saints, regular
attendants and other non-regular visitors will be constructed
within the shrine complex. The kitchen and dining hall will be
equipped with adequate kitchenwares and utensils and will also
have necessary facility to serve even large number of people on
special occasions, events and festivals.
(g) Cowshed: A cowshed in modern design with all facilities will
be constructed and maintained within the shrine complex.The cowshed
will have separate hygienic compartments for grown up cows and
calves as well as residential facilities for caretakers. This
cowshed will support the shrine with regular supply of milk and
milk products and help maintaining holy environment in the complex.
(h) Health Center: A health center equipped with modern facilities
will be established with an objective to provide service to the
local people, visitors and residents of the shrine complex; particularly
to the aged, the poor and the helpless persons. Facilities for
check-up, emergency first-aid and waiting rooms will be made available
in this Health Center.
(i) Administrative Building with Library and Study Rooms: A building
with separate rooms for administrative offices of the Nawatandham
shrine as well as Shree Krishna Pramani Sewa Samiti, library and
collection of religious and other relevant books, study, printing
and publication of books, journals and magazines will be constructed
in the compound of the shrine. Provision of the study room is
expected to significantly contribute in promoting religious studies,
publication of articles, discourses etc. Top
