A dhunge dhara (Nepali: ढुङ्गे धाराListenⓘ) or hiti (Newari: 𑐴𑐶𑐟𑐶) is a traditional stone drinking fountain found in Nepal. It is an intricately carved stone waterway through which water flows uninterrupted from underground sources. Dhunge dharas are part of a comprehensive drinking water supply system, commissioned by various rulers of Ancient and Medieval Nepal. The system is supported by numerous ponds and canals that form an elaborate network of water bodies, created as a water resource during the dry season and to help alleviate the water pressure caused by the monsoon rains. After the introduction of modern, piped water systems, starting in the late 19th century, this old system has fallen into disrepair and some parts of it are lost forever. Nevertheless, many people of Nepal still rely on the old dhunge dharas on a daily basis.
Manga Hiti in Patan is the oldest dhunge dhara still working
A dhungedhara (Nepali: ढुङ्गे धारा Listen) or hiti (Newari: 𑐴𑐶𑐟𑐶) is a traditional stone drinking fountain found in Nepal. It is an intricately carved...
into the wall of another building. They depend on a water well or a dhungedhara to be filled. Only a few of them are in use today, but some of the stone...
which it stands." Most spouts of old Nepalese drinking fountains (called dhungedhara) have the shape of a makara. Makara is the Sinhala term for dragon, an...
The fourth dhungedhara is named Jhanga hiti. It is located in Jamal, on the north-western corner of Rani Pokhari. Of these four dhungedharas, only Swora...
public drinking fountains at least as early as 550 AD. They are called dhungedharas or hitis. They consist of carved stone spouts through which water flows...
15th-century dhungedhara (drinking fountain) in the city of Patan, Nepal. Thanks to the active involvement of the people who rely on this dhungedhara for their...
sculpture of Bhagiratha can be seen beneath the spout of almost every dhungedhara (hiti) or tutedhara (jarun, jahru, jaladroni), two types of drinking...
woman. These artifacts are now in the Anuradhapura Museum. Abhayavapi Dhungedhara Pathaha Pokuna Ranmasu Uyana Tissa Wewa (Anuradhapura) Abhayagiriya Vihara...
Vikramaditya instructed that a traditional stone drinking fountain (dhungedhara or lwã hiti) should be built in the southern part of the palace courtyard...
is thus named. The name Dhrangadhra originated from the word Dhungedhara or dhingi dhara which means Stable Land. Dhrangadhra has a long history, starting...
dhungedhara (drinking fountain) in Nagbahal, a former Buddhist monastery in the city of Patan, Nepal. In spite of efforts to restore this dhunge dhara...
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graffiti of the Nepal Mandala. Aerial view of the temple Temple entry gate Dhungedhara next to the entrance Chandeshwari Temple Wall painting of Bhairab at...
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supply system was developed starting at least as early as 550 AD. This dhungedhara or hiti system consists of carved stone fountains through which water...
is a type of canal found in Nepal. It provides water for Irrigation, dhungedharas, and ponds, and it can be dated back to the Lichhavi era. Tikabhairav...
utility. However, most structures share some common techniques and styles: Dhungedhara Pagoda Stupa Chaitya Jahru Palaces Monasteries Temples Residential houses...
in Lübeck, June 1985, Sankt Augustin 1987 Becker-Ritterspach, R.O.A,Dhunge-Dharas in the Kathmandu Valley - An Outline of their Architectural Development...
of temples, patis (rest houses), maths (priest houses), and hiti or dhungedharas (stone water spouts). The revenue is also used for various occasions...
bottled mineral water, water from tank trucks and from the ancient dhungedharas (Nepali: ढुङ्गे धारा) for all the purposes related to water. The city...
public drinking fountains at least as early as 550 AD. They are called dhungedharas or hitis. They consist of intricately carved stone spouts through which...
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