Newari Aila Khwola Liquor Brass Cup by Tamrakar family Buddha pendant This statue has been crafted

This statue has been crafted in the  Boudhanath stupa area

forming a mold that is heated to remove the wax and harden the clay

At once an accomplished artist and a yogi living always in retreat

symbolizing the endless flow of wealth and the removal of poverty

Society and Human security: An Infinite Discourse (2008) and Electoral Violence and Volatility in Nepal (2010)

Newari Aila Khwola Liquor Brass Cup by Tamrakar family Buddha pendant This statue has been craftedThe Newari Aila Khwola is a traditional liquor bowl, an essential vessel in Newar culture used to serve Aila, the sacred homemade liquor, especially during festivals, feasts, and ceremonial rituals. More than just a drinking bowl, the Aila Khwola is a cultural emblem, symbolizing hospitality, celebration, and spiritual offering. It is most commonly used during sagun ceremonies, where Aila is served along with auspicious food items such as boiled egg,