Chhayan Darshan is Not

Placing Buddha on
Pashupatinath
Presented by

Sushil Adhikari
Pokhara University, Nepal
Faith, Tradition and Ritual
Bised, the Presenter
 • Since Lichhavi Dynasty (since 15th
Century)
On Shiva Linga at
Pashupatinath • Queen Ganga Rani, the Queen of
Jay Dev II
Historical • Legend-Saw Pashupatinath in her
Background dream in front of her and offered
the flower from her own garden
(Tikin Chha-Newari Language)
• That became a tradition to offer on
Magh Sukla Chaturdashi, Nepali
Calender
• Favorite flower of Lord
Pashupatinath
• Reponsibility given to Bised Naike
(The Puja Manager at
Pashupatinath, a senior employee
by Guthi)
Steps to offer
1. First Two months from
(Poush and Magh-
Preparation)
2. Special fiber garment
3. Proper techniques and
knowledge
4. Patience and art
5. Massive collection
6. Rigorous task
7. Job of Guthi under
Pashupati Development
Trust (Currently)
Demonstration to
different places around
Dopatan city
1. Ganesh
2. Jay Bageswori
3. Bhairav
4. Main Gate of Pashupatinath
5. Righ Round to Pashupatinath
6. Entered through Southern Gate
7. Offered to Pashupatinath after
different Puja
1. Aghor, Bhairav
2. Kumari
3. Haman
4. The Holi Book (Sankalpa
Book by invited Pujari)
5. Pashupatinath by Main
Pujari Bhatta and
Bhandaris
6. Offered to Shiva Linga from
Ishan top
Myth, Image and
Illusion
This flower is considered as a
favourite flower of Mahadeva, so it is
offered on this very day.
Some people have a belief thagt God
Shiva appears in the image of Buddha.
Others believe, Buddha comes to visit
Shiva on this day.
Some other believe that this colourful
image represents Buddha so God Shiva
remains happy from this flower
offering.
Why not Buddhist but
Hindu tradition ?
However this is only a Newari tradition
since long history (Unanimous exact
date and time).
The other fact is no Buddhists visit on
this special day as a devotee of
Buddha.
This is a tradition continued by
Guthiyar and Bised Naike of Pashupati
Development Trust (Currently)
It is a Chhayan Darshan of
Pashupatinath not the Image of
Buddha offered to Pashupatinath.
The Confusion was created by its
colour and shape among the people.
This is only a Hindu tradition. In
Newari Language Tikin Chha
(Tikin=Flower, Chha= to offer)

(Based of theInterview with Bised

Arun Shrestha, Pashupatinath)
The Traditional Art
 Literature
• Different books have different interpretations.
• Not exact information except about date and time
• The purpose is same in the interpretations
• The legend has similarity
• Not exact book or clear information on it
• Very special but is noticed in danger of its future
ways
• A record is an urge
 Challenges
• The responsible person as Bised for future as
it is a long process and quite engaging
• The holy fasting and precautions to prepare
this challenging task
• Lack of skilled person
• The future of Guthiyars and the responsible
team
• The interest of nation, Guthi andVised Naike
A waiting for Welcome
Vised Naike and His Responsibility
• From Shrestha family among Guthiyars of
Dew Patan Area
• Socially approved as a holy person since the
ancestral history of marriage and discipline
• A senior officer eligible for Vised Naike
• A good supporting family and trusted person
• Spiritually dedicated person
• Willing to continue this tradition
• Leadership and confidence to conduct
• Rightfulness with responsibility
Departure from Home
The Two Brothers of Vised Naike
During Field Study
The Security
Images of Beasts like Scorpio, fish, Snake
Animals with Gods
Any Queries, Please !
 Human (Attack)
and Animals (Attraction)

Everywhere !!!
 Campaign for Preservation

By Literary Works
Live and Let Live

Thank You