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Your donation helps preserve Nepali Mandir Kohima through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The genesis of the Nepali Mandir in Kohima, formally consecrated in 1970 CE, emerged from a complex historical tapestry woven during a period of profound regional transformation. Its conceptualization in the 1960s, following the intense Battle of Kohima in 1944 and coinciding with Nagaland's journey towards statehood, positions it as a significant marker of cultural assertion. The Gorkha community, whose presence in the Naga Hills predates India's independence, had by then established deep roots, contributing significantly to the region's social and economic fabric, often through military service and administrative roles under the British Raj. This temple thus became a tangible symbol of their enduring legacy and a testament to their perseverance in maintaining Indic traditions amidst evolving geopolitical landscapes. Beyond its immediate function as a place of worship, the temple's construction under the patronage of the King of Nepal underscored a historical continuum of cultural exchange and solidarity across the Himalayan belt. This royal endorsement was not merely a financial contribution but a powerful affirmation of the Gorkha diaspora's cultural identity, linking them to a broader Indic civilization network. The architectural synthesis, particularly the distinctive Nepali Pagoda style integrated with elements of Nagara, represented a deliberate historical transmission of sacred building traditions from the Himalayan foothills to the remote northeastern frontier, thereby embedding a specific regional Indic aesthetic within the diverse cultural mosaic of Nagaland. Its establishment cemented a historical precedent for multi-ethnic religious coexistence in the newly formed state.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Nepali Pagoda architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Himalayan Temple architecture style, Vernacular architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Nepali Mandir Kohima preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel