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A rajkulo () is a type of
, Exploring the rhythms of public life through public water structures within Kathmandu valley
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A rajkulo () is a type of canal
Canals or artificial waterways are waterways or engineered channels built for drainage management (e.g. flood control and irrigation) or for conveyancing water transport vehicles (e.g. water taxi). They carry free, calm surface flo ...
found in Nepal
Nepal (; ne, :ne:नेपाल, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne,
सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in S ...
. It provides water for Irrigation
Irrigation (also referred to as watering) is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation has been a key aspect of agriculture for over 5,000 years and has been devel ...
, dhunge dhara
A dhunge dhara ( ) or hiti ( Newari: ) 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 ...
s, and ponds, and it can be dated back to the Lichhavi era.
Notable rajkulos
* Tikabhairav Canal transports water from Lele and Naldu rivers to thePatan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is situated at the centre of the city of Lalitpur in Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace w ...
complex.UN-HABITAT, 2007. Water Movement in Patan with reference to Traditional Stone Spouts, Exploring the rhythms of public life through public water structures within Kathmandu valley
submitted by Ashim Kumar Manna, 2015-2016 *
Bageswori Canal Bageswori may refer to:
* Bageswori, Bhaktapur
* Bageswori, Parsa