Bhaktapur Municipality Intensifies Siddhapokhari Renovation

Kathmandu. Under its long-term 'Preserve Heritage' policy, Bhaktapur Municipality has intensified the renovation work of Siddhapokhari (Tahpukhu), which holds historical and cultural significance. The municipality stated that it is conducting the renovation work with the direct participation of locals through a consumer committee, discouraging the contract system.

According to Bhaktapur Municipality, the 'Siddhapokhari Pedi Punar Nirman Upbhokta Samiti' has been formed under the chairmanship of Krishnabahadur Duguja for the conservation and reconstruction of Siddhapokhari. The committee has transferred the pond's water to Bhaju Pokhu and Nahpukhu nearby via pipes and started the renovation work from Chaitra 20, 2082. The renovation work is targeted to be completed by the second week of Bhadra.