Mysterious Calligraphy art from Nagarjun Palace

By Rajneesh Bhandari

Nagarjun, June 09, 2008: THIS WEEK we bring you calligraphy art that was kept hidden inside the Nagarjun Palace. Public never know what is inside the Nagarjun Palace. Today we bring these exclusive pictures.

Recently, Nepal’s government has decided to temporarily allow Nepal’s deposed monarch Gyanendra to live at the Nagarjun Palace in the Kathmandu suburb- some eight kilometers North-West. And the palace is rich in calligraphy art.

Pic: Inside the main gate of the palace is written 'Nagarjun 2041' in Nepali Calligraphy. It means that the Palace was made in the year 2041 BS.

 

Last year the government of Nepal has nationalized the palace.There are three major buildings inside the Nagarjun Palace that covers about 15-20 Ropanies of land. One of the building's name is 'Hemanta Bas'. Two other buildings are 'Sharad Bas' and 'Ghrishma Bas'. 'Hemanta Bas' is the main building where the former Kings used to stay. And inside the Hemana Bas are many beautiful panitings, arts and some rare artifacts and human aides as well.

Pic: Mysterious painting, half smiling and half weeping. This painting is in the 'Hemanta Bas' the main building where the former King used to live.

Former King Birendra had made this palace. There are pictures of the former King Gyanendra, former Queen Komal and also paintings of the other former Kings and Queens.

Pic: The artistic bed where the former Kings used to sleep. In the Background of the bed are artistic things used by the former kings.

The palace was used as a retreat by the former Kings and public was never allowed to enter inside the palace.

Pic: Painting of former Queen Aishwarya and just below the painting is the use of calligraphy.

The calligraphic inscription includes the name of different Rana primeminsters and ministers.

Pic: Calligraphic inscription at the front gate of Nagarjun Palace.

There are beautiful statues inside the premise of the palace.

Pic: Statue inside the premise of the palace Nagarjun.

The environment is very peaceful in Nagarjun Palace and there are currently 50 Armed Police Force deplpyed for the security of the palace.

Pic: The main building named 'Hemanta Bas'.

 

Introduction to Calligraphy

The term calligraphy is derived from Greek words kallos and graphe, meaning “beautiful writing,”.

Calligraphy is applied to individual letters as well as to entire documents. In China, Japan, India, Nepal, America, Europe and Islamic countries Calligraphy has been a highly respected art form for many centuries. Calligraphy ranges from functional hand lettered inscriptions and designs tofine art pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forms

Calligraphy can be found in different forms of religious art, stone inscription, wedding and event invitations, typography, logo design, religious art, graphic design, memorial documents, props and moving images for film and television, testimonials, birth and death certificates, maps, and other works involving writing.
 

 

  
Comments/Suggestions

'It is interesting to know about calligraphy in Nepal. Though it is quite well known in India especially Urdu and Arabic calligraphy and Chinese calligraphy, this area of art is very little known in Nepal.'

-Sarad Pradhan, Male, 41, Nepal

'Thanks for the interesting website! A friend collected the information about you when she recently was n Nepal. I also am a calligrapher. You may see some of my work on www.spiitinggecko.com.' -John Mcarthur,42, Male HongKong, Australia
'Great effort,keep it up!! Actually this is also one way to picturise our country and our place infront the world.' Dr Anup Chapagain, 30, Pokhara, Nepal
'I'm also a great supporter of calligraphic skills. Great job putting up the site.'-Sameer B Thapa, 32, Male, Nepal
'We all Nepalese should know about the religious art and culture. We are happy to know the mysterious old art.' -Ganga, 17, Female Nepal
'Best of luck for the wonderful step that u've taken. I have gone through the site and it's great. I really appreciate the hard work'.
Bishal Mall, 24, Male United States
'Truly Speaking Calligraphy has importence.'Ishwor Devkota, 22, Male, Nepal
'Its very good and i am also interested to learn it.'Smriti Shakya, Female, 21, Nepal
'It's a cool idea to have week special. Add more pictures and animation.' Archana Dhakal, Female, Nepal
'Some decades ago i heard a words:well begun is half done. I think you got 50 percent success already. Wish you all the best and good luck towards your every steps.'-Dipesh Thapa, 24, Australia
'Good to so many changes in the site, its going great.'-Indirus Khatri, 23, Male, Nepal
'You are really working hard on this.'Abhisekh Kapali, Young Calligrapher, 22, Male, Nepal

'I have visited this temple (Bindhyabasini) so many times but didn't notice so many things.Its good to see. You have done a really hard work and keep on going. Best of Luck.' -Snehalata, 21,Female,Nepal
'Wants to congrat you for doing all these things about Nagarjun.'-Dr Anup Chapagain,30, Pokhara, Nepal
'You have started good work.I think u can do more than that.'-Buddhi Raj Joshi, 26,Male,Nepal
'Wow...it was wonderful what u had done n step for great sucess. I like this coz i m also interested in it. n want to join you (in preserving calligraphy). all the best.'- Sudha Sharma, 18, Female, Nepal
'Good Job All the best.'-Sneha Sharma, Television Presenter, 23, Female. Nepal
'Great effort. Keep it up.'-Rachana Bhandari, 16, Female, Nepal
'Great job! Keep it up!'-Prakash Pudasaini, 23, Male, Nepal
 
 
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