Purushottam Lochan Shrestha

Adviser : Nepal Museum Association

CURRICULUM VITAE

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Purushottam Lochan Shrestha

DATE OF BIRTH : 4-5-2015 VS
ADDRESS : Bhaktapur Municipality-17, Dudhpati, Bhaktapur
RELIGION : Hindu
LANGUAGE : Nepali, Newari, English and Hindi
FATHER/MOTHER : Badri Lochan Shrestha, Indramaya Shrestha
QUALIFICATION : Degree [History] 2038 VS
    Ph.D. [Era of Tantric Power in Bhaktapur]-2052
TEACHING EXPERIENCE : Asst. Lecturer
Prithvi Narayana Campus, Pokhara
2038/9/1 – 2039/5/10 VS
    Asst. Lecturer
Prithvi Narayana Campus, Pokhara
2038/9/1 – 2039/5/10 VS
    Asst. Lecturer
Mahendra Multiple Campus, Baglung
2039/5/11 - 2040/3/14 VS
    Asst. Lecturer
Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur
2040/3/15 – 2042/6/22 VS
    Lecturer
Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur
2049/6/28 – 2060/1/4
    Associate Professor
Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur
2060/1/5 – 2066/1/26
    Professor
Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur
2066/127 – till date
    Khwopa College, Bhaktapur
2057/3/1 – Till date
    SAAN International College, Kathmandu
2058/7/1 – till date
    Head, Dept. of History, Anthropology and Sociology
2061/4/10-2064/4/10
Professor
SUBJECTS TAUGHT : History of Nepal, History of Europe, and History of East Asia for Diploma [Approx. since 20 years] in TU and
Culture [Medieval-History/Culture/Archaeology] in Khwopa College and SAAN Int. College
AREAS OF INTEREST : Engaged in researches in the field of History and Culture since three decades.
AWARDS/PRIZES :  
    Mahendra Vidyabhusan Class A, 2053/11/9 VS
The Outstanding Youth Nepalese Award - 1998
Nepal Jaycees
Siksha Puraskar 2057 VS
Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar 2058 VS
Itihas-ratna : 2074 V.S.
MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATION :

 
    Life Member – Student's Library, Bhaktapur
Life Member – Vasudev Memorial Academy, Bhaktapur
Life Member – Anantalingesvor-Mahadeva- Temple
Preservation Committee, Bhaktapur
Life Member – Vimalesvor Mahadeva-Temple
Preservation Committee, Bhaktapur
Member The Heritage Group, Bhaktapur
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS :  
    Workshop seminar on Research Methodology
Faculty of Humanity and Social Science, TU
2045/8/15 -27
Seminar on Nepalbhasa and its Literature
Central Dept. of Newari, Patan Campus
2045/2/17 -19
National Seminar on Simaraungadh
Central Dept. of History, TU
Seminar on Folk Instrument of Newar Buddhist Culture
Lotus Research Centre
2054
A conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Nepal Mandal
1998 Nov.1 – 5 [commentator]
National Seminar on History and Culture of Janakpur
Central Dept. of History, TU
2056/9/11 – 13
National Workshop on the Conservation of the 55-Window palace
Bhaktapur Municipality/Dept. of Archaeology
2000 March 11-12
Int'l Seminar on Culture, Heritage Management & Tourism
UNESCO World Heritage Office/Bhaktapur Municipality
2000 April 8-16
National Seminar on the History of Nepal [Biratnagar]
Central Dept. of History, TU
2057/11/4-6
Fifth Campaign Review Committee Meeting
Int'l Campaign for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Kathmandu Valley
2001 March 28-30
National Seminar on the Regional History of Nepal [Pokhara]
Central Dept. of History, TU
2059-12-23-25
INVITATION/TALK PROGRAMME :  
    Lecture delivered on the Tantric Religion of Bhaktapur
Nityananda Institute, Portland, USA
2001 July 28-August 12
Lecture delivered on the Navadurga Gana of Bhaktapur,
Nepal Research Centre, Kathmandu
2003
RESEARCH :  
    Published Books [in Nepali]:
A Historical Analysis of Siddhapokhari
Bhaktapur: Bhaktapuar Municipality, 2053
Tripur and Yuthunimam Royal Palace [Evolution of Bhaktapur Royal Palace]
Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur Municipality, 2058
Bhaktapur Rajdurbar [in English]
Kathmandu: CNAS, 2059
The Navadurga Gana of Bhaktapur,
Bhaktapur: Babita Shrestha, 2060
The Karmacharyas : Religious/Secular Role in Bhaktapur City [in English]
Kathmandu, CNAS, 2004 AD
Catalogue of National Art Gallery, Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur, Archaeology Dept., 2063
Anantalingesvor (A cultural study)
Bhaktapur, Aman Lochan Shrestha, 2064
Chonga Ganesh
Bhaktapur, Chonga Ganeshthan vikesh Samiti, 2066
Rock Edicts and other Heritages
Bhaktapur, Babita Shrestha, 2067
Sukuldhoka, Lun Vihar and Dolkha Bhimsen.
Bhaktapur, Sukuldhoka Lun vihar Sanrachhan Samiti, 2069
Dhala khusi and Phale-hiti, Bhaktapur, Dhalakhusi committee, 2072.
Cave, Cave inscription, Cave engravings and other Heritages, Bhaktapur, Vinodraj Sharma, 2074.

 

RESEARCH WORKS CONDUCTED:
[Unless otherwise mentioned, all Research Works are in Nepali]

  1. A Survey of Archaeologically and Historically Important Buildings in Bhaktapur
    [Submitted to : IDRS for an ongoing IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2056 Shravan]
  2. Cultural Dances, Platforms, Dresses and Ornaments of Bhaktapur
    [Submitted to: IDRS for an ongoing IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2057 Baisakh]
  3. Main Feasts and Festivals of Bhaktapur
    [Submitted to: IDRS for an ongoing IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2057 Shravan]
  4. The Ghats and Pounds of Bhaktapur
    [Submitted to: IDRS for an ongoing IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2057 Mangsir]
  5. The Navadurga Dance of Bhaktapur
    [Submitted to: TU Grant Commission, Kathmandu: 2058, Ashadh]
  6. Artifacts of Anantalingesvor [Archaeological Exploration]
    [Submitted to: Dept. of Archaeology, Kathmandu: 2061, Kartika]
  7. Catalogues of specific castes, place names, Inscriptions, Temples and Buddhist monasteries, Rivers, ponds and water conducts, Feast and Festivals, Rituals, Dress and Ornaments etc. of Bhaktapur
    [Submitted to : Nagarjun Publications for Newar Encyclopedia, 2062, Shravan ]
  8. 8 Heritages of Bhaktapur-Taleju Snactum
    [Submitted to: Malla(Pradhananga) Pratisthan/Malla Foundation, 2063, Ashoj]
  9. Archives from Mahalaxmi of Bhaktapur, Thalacheen Tole
    [Submitted to: JOSHI RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2065, Vaisakha]
PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

[Unless otherwise mentioned, all articles are in Nepali]

  1. Popularity of Shakta deities during the Medieval period, Panchayat,# 4, 2044
  2. Tha Puja of Bhaktapur-Taleju, Ancient Nepal, # 104, 2045
  3. Beginning of the Navadurga Dance in the light of Tantric Power, Ancient Nepal, # 107, 2045
  4. Impact of Tantric Rituals on Wars, Saudamini, # 1, 2045
  5. What is Makhoprim? Gorkhapatra, Asoj 17, 2049
  6. Performing of Dashain Rituals at Bhaktapur- Taleju, Rolamba, # 3, Yr.11,1991
  7. Unpublished Copper Crown-Inscription, Rolamba, # 4, VOL.11, 1991
  8. Some Unpublished Palm Leaf Documents and the Remittance papers , Rolamba, # 3, Vol.13, 1993
  9. Bhaktapur Royal Palace, Khopring, # 2, 2050
  10. Bhupatesvor Mahadeva, Khopring, # 3, VOL. 3, 2051
  11. Jagannath Temples of Bhaktapur, Gorkhapatra, Kartik 17, 2053
  12. Bhaktapur-the Cultural Centre, Historia, # 1, VOL.1, 1995
  13. Naming of Bhaktapur City, Pasuka, # 10, Yr.1, 2056
  14. Historical Justification of three Works of Bhupatindra Malla, History: Past and Present , 1997
  15. The Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Bhaktapur, # 5, 2053
  16. Evolution of Bhaktapur City, Bhaktapur, #8, 2054
  17. The Lokesvor Mahavihar, Yasodhar, #1, 2054
  18. The Sugal Dwakha, Janakari, 2054
  19. Two Stone Inscriptions Discovered at Arin-Hiti, Gorkhapatra, Sunday, Chaitra 2, 2054
  20. Medieval Living City – Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur, # 3, Yr.4, 2054
  21. Evolution of Bhaktapur Royal Palace, Bhaktapur, # 4, Yr.16, 2054
  22. Inscriptions from Arin-Hiti, Bhaktapur, # 5, Yr.16,2054
  23. Unpublished Water Vessel-Inscription from Bhaktapur-Taleju, Pasuka, # 9, Yr.2, 2055
  24. Harsha Malla and Ratna Devi, Pasuka, # 10, Yr.2, 2055
  25. The Names with special Meaning, Bhaktapur, # 8, Yr.16, 2055
  26. The Golden Gate, Ancient Nepal, # 141, Asadh, 2055
  27. Three Unpublished Inscriptions from the Main Courtyard : Taleju, Bhaktapur, # 10, Yr.16, 2055
  28. The Artworks of Bhairav-Chowk, Bhaktapur, # 1, Yr.17, 2055
  29. The Traditionally popular Navadurga Dance, Gorkhapatra, Mangshir 5, 2055
  30. The Artworks of Jarhan Chowk, Bhaktapur, # 3, Yr.17, 2055
  31. A Historical Analysis of Na Pukhu, Gorkhapatra, 2055
  32. An unpublished Copperplate Inscription of 1927VS, Pasuka, # 6, Yr.3, 2055
  33. Three unpublished Documents, Bhaktapur, # 4-5, Yr.17, 2055
  34. Unpublished Inscriptions from the sandalwood Window at Taleju, Rolamba, # 3, Vol.18, 1998
  35. Evolution and Influence of Vir Shaivism in Bhaktapur, Khopring, Vol.8, 2056
  36. An Unpublished copperplate Inscription of Rajendra Vikram Shah from Taleju, Ancient Nepal, # 142, Baisakh 2056
  37. Chanigal, Shivagal and Vandimasthana, Kalasha, # 1, Vol.1, 2056
  38. Unpublished Copperplate Inscription (1883)of Rajendra Vikram Shah from Taleju, Kalasha, # 3-4, Vol.1, 2056
  39. The Lost Palaces, Kalasha, # 2, Vol. 1, 2056
  40. An Unpublished Inscription from Dumaju, Pasuka, # 3, Yr.4, Mangshir, 2056
  41. Ikun-Pyakhan- A Lost Name, Janakari, # 6, 2056
  42. There was a desire to establish Bhaktapur the Capital, but…, Dhukdhuki, 1999
  43. Inscriptions from Jangam Matha, Voice of History, # 1, Vol.15, Jjune 2000
  44. A Pictorial Chronology from Bhaktapur Royal Palace, Khopring, Vol.9, 2057
  45. The Lost Artworks from Bhaktapur Royal Palace, Khopring, # 8, Vol.18, 2057
  46. Historical Visvo Jatra of Bhaktapur, Kantipur, 13 Jestha, 2057
  47. "Shree Tin TalejuskeTha Puju ya Vakya" An Unpublished Thya saphu, Rolamba, Millennium Issue, Vol.20, June 2000
  48. An Unpublished Post-Lichhavi Inscription from Sukuldhoka, Pasuka, # 8, Vol.4, 2057
  49. Historical Analysis of Varahi Pith-Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur, # 9, Yr.17, 2057
  50. "Navaratra Snana –Tirtha (Bhaktapur), Navaratri Mela Smarika, 2057
  51. A Group related to the Navadurga Dance of Bhaktapur, Smarika, Jhee Pucha, Biratnagar, 1121 NS
  52. A Gold plate Inscription of Panauti Indresvor Temple belonging to the reign of Naresha Malla, Abhilekh, Yr.18, 2057
  53. Revival of Water Conduct of Pasinkhya, Kantipur, Falguna 4, 2057
  54. The Trampled Inscriptions, Rolamba, Vol.20, June 2000
  55. The Unsafe Inscriptions of Bhaktapur, Ancient Nepal, # 147, Asadh, 2058
  56. An Unpublished Stone Inscription from the Reign of Abhaya Malla found at the step of Jagannath Temple in Bhaktapur Royal Palace Complex, Pasuka, Vol.5/4 Poush 1, 2057
  57. Inscriptions from Indrayani-Bhaktapur, Rolamba, # 1,2,3 Vol.21, Jan.-Sept.2001
  58. A Copper Vessel and a few Silver Coins from Malla Period found during the renovation of Umamahesvor-Stone Temple at Tulachhen, Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur, # 7, Yr.19, Baisakh, 2058
  59. The Early Varaha –Sculptures from Bhaktapur, Khopring, # 12, Yr.13, 2061
  60. Manesvori, Dumaju and Taleju, Taleju, # 1, Yr.1, 1124 NS
  61. Dumaju Devi-Bhaktapur, Ancient Nepal, # 156, July 2004,
  62. Inscriptions from Rambhaktesvor-temple of Gundu, Abhilekh, # 22, Yr.22, Asvin, 2061,
  63. Unpublished illustrated Miniatures of classical Rag-Ragini of the Fifty-five Window Palace, Ancient Nepal, # 157, Nov.2004
  64. Goldplate-Inscriptions of Golden Gate, SORF, # 2, Vaisakh, 2062
  65. Artifacts of Vaidya-Agama Sanctuary and the House of Rajvaidya Dandapani, CNAS, # 33, January, 2006
  66. Mortgaged and auctioned Inscriptions, ROLAMBA, # 27, Jan-Dec 2007
  67. Scroll Painting and Narrative Scroll Painting, MATINA, # 2, 7 August, 2008
    … and more than sixty articles have been published since 2008 … … ……
FORTHCOMIN WORKS

  1. Heritages of Banepa seven villages
  2. Historical and archaeological report of Ranikot Gadhi (for Suryavinayak Municipality)
Purushottam Lochan Shrestha
Professor (History)
Tribhuvan University,
Bhaktapur Multiple Campus,
Bhaktapur (retired : 17th. Feb.)
Khwopa College,
Khwopa Engineering CollegeMobile : 9841268609