Geography
The total area of the VDC is . The main part of this village is situated at a height. On the east of Thecho are Jharuwarashi,Etymology
Thecho was founded in the 16th century. The initial name of Thecho is believed to be ''Dharmatharipur''. The settlement called “''Dyecha''” existed initially on the low lands near the river. When a landslide struck the village, villagers shifted to the upper lands, and were hence referred as ''chhen choy'' ( Newari - ''chhen: house, choy: up''). The terms ''chhen choy'' was modified into Thecho.Major attractions
Thecho was once popular for milk curd (Khuwa) but nowadays the major production of Thecho is mustard oil. There are three major religious and social attractions in Thecho. Bramhayeni Temple is the main temple in Thecho. Its most prominent features are the utensils nailed to its walls; they are nailed by families in the name of the souls of their departed members.Major educational institutions
# Shree Saraswoti Higher Secondary School # Indreni Secondary English School # Little Star English School # St. Paul Higher Secondary English School # Somang Academy # Bal Aankur Secondary English School # Deepmala Secondary English School # Thecho Newa English School # Kathmandu International Study CentreAdministrative division
Ward → Main tole → Other places 1 → Maligaun → Jhyalipati, Jogigaun, Salcha, Dhangacha, Dathujho 2 → Tanani→ Pukhusi, Lachhi, Laijho, Pacho 3 → Kuthujho → Dawanani, Suganani, Khachatole 4 → Kusukotole → Sikhachhen, Tunani, Nanigal 5 → Jhochhen → Chhasatole, Guwanani, Lachhi, Chapako, Wanani, Gachhitole, Nhuchhentole 6 → Kutujho → Laijho, Dhokasing,Tanani, Dhaunani, Pukhusi, Twacha, Bakusi 7 → Nhuchhen Tole → Damgonani, Twacha, Pukhusi 8 → Durikhel → Paumagal, lamatar, Ratamata, Pokhari 9 → Tarankhel → Bauwapau, Makathy,Salitar, Lamachaur, BethegalCulture
Most of the prominent Newari festivals are observed in Thecho. However, ''Yomari Puni'' is considered as main festival. It is celebrated for 4 days starting from the full moon of December. During this festival, Bramhayani, Balkumari, Bhairav and Navadurga are carried around the town in a chariot. The dyo: pukhu: behind the Bramhayani is filled by water from Lele and the chariots are washed. There is a legendary traditional dance of Nawadurga Bhawani of Thecho which is performed every year during Vijaya Dashami.References
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