Ripples of Thirst: Kathmandu’s ancient hiti system awaits revival

Hitis are stone-tap water supply systems believed to have been built more than 1,500 years ago by the Lichchhavi rulers in Nepal.

For generations, these sources have not only been a means for survival but a way of living, celebrating, and preserving culture. For the locals, especially the Newas, the hiti system has always been a sacred affair as their daily routine begins worshipping these sources.