#25 - Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years old - Intangible Heritage Conservationist [Nepali]

Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years, is an intangible heritage conservationist who is currently working on Kasthamandap reconstruction project. He is also a Buddhist priest and Charya expert who is well known for his unique philosophy. Yagya Man Pati has served as a dedicated government employee for 3 decades and led important policy reforms in the Ministry of Finance and Land Reform Ministry. He is a recipient of the prestigious Gorkha Dakshina Bahu and Tri Shakti Patta awards.

This episode with Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya was recorded on 7 April 2021 at his home in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Sunita Dangol. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance. A big thank you to the Panchakanya Foundation for supporting this video edition of Aji's Podcast.

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Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya in his birth place in Pyaphal in 2033 B.S.

Yagya Man giving a site tour to the then Minister while he was working in the Land Administration Department

Group photo with the Land Reform Support Committee in Patan.

Yagya Man participating in cleaning campaign in Patan along with other local leaders.

During renovation of Bajrayogini Temple in Sankhu

Yagya Man Pati Bajrachrya and his team during reconstruction of a temple in Thimi

Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya in Portland, USA in 2011 on the day when foundation was laid for the construction of Achhyobya Tathagata Chaitya

Ceremony of the laying of the foundation of Achhyobya Tathagata Chaitya in Portland, USA in 2011

Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya with his disciples in Manjushree Temple, Swoyambhu

Handing over of knowledge (Barey Chhuyiu) to new generation in Shantipur, Swoyambhu

Yagya Man in traditional buddhist attire.