Histrorical and cultural significance of Manichood Heritage Site, Shankharapur

Abstract

This research work titled “Historical and Cultural Significance of Manichood Heritage Site, Shankharapur” has been conducted to bring into light the historical background, art and architectural presence and cultural and ritualistic performances in Manichood and has been presented here as thesis. Nepal is known to the world by many things. One of the major identity Nepal has, and world has been praising is, it’s historical and cultural richness and it’s extensive diversity. This research has been focused on the detailed study of its historicity, tangible art and architecture and intangible cultural heritages of Manichood one by one. While undertaking the research work, every piece of data were gathered and collected properly with the norms of research method safeguarding it’s artistic and cultural aesthetics. Manichood premises at least from medieval period houses many beautiful idols and architectures, unearth the rich heritage of its artistic grandeur. It also uncover the human belief and tradition through its intangible cultural heritages performed and celebrated in the area continuously from very old time till today without any interruptions. Hence, the main purpose of preparing Thesis is to find out its historical importance, present the current status of its art and architectural value, list out the heritages that are celebrated and performed in the premises and its connection and importance with locals and practitioners.