Chyasal (
Nepal Bhasa
Newar (; , ) is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants of Nepal Mandala, which consists of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions in Nepal. The language is known officially in Nepal as Nepal Bhas ...
:च्यास:) is an ancient town in the District of
Lalitpur in
Bagmati Zone
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in
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China Ch ...
and a section of the city of
Lalitpur. Also known as
Yala in
Nepal Bhasa
Newar (; , ) is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants of Nepal Mandala, which consists of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions in Nepal. The language is known officially in Nepal as Nepal Bhas ...
. The 800
Kiratis are said to been slain in this Dabu by Lichhavis.
Yalamber
Yalamber or Yalung, Yalambar, Yalamwar, Yalamver ( Nepali: यलम्बर) was a Kirati warrior and first king of the Kirata kingdom in Nepal, which he established in 800 B.C.Kirat Yoyakhha His capital was Yalakhom, present day Kathmand ...
was a Kirat King who settled in Nepal mainly in
Ye (Kathmandu Valley) and surrounding region of
Khopa (Bhaktapur) and
Yala (Lalitpur).
History
This ancient town, north post of
Yala or Patan City, was a final battlefield for
Kiratas and Lichhavis. About 250 A.D., Lichhavis attacked this post killing 800 Kiratas who were guarding at the post. In
newari language, 800 means chyasa and the town was named chyasa. Later, it was pronounced as Chyasal.
Chyasal is famous for its preserved, traditional culture. The main occupation of the residents of this place is Agriculture and business. Nowadays, the trend is shifting and more and more people are attracted towards service based occupation.
Chyasal has been conserving its cultural heritage and rituals over thousands of years now. Many festivals, the ancient rituals and ancient heritage are also preserved and are kept safe in conservation.
Location
It is situated at north of Patan Durbar Square (Patan Palace) about distance of 500 meters and ends at Bagmati river.
Main Sights
Attraction in this town are historic
stone water spouts, sculptures of god and goddess, Ganesh temple, ponds, etc. There are only two temples with three-faced Ganesh idol (Swapakhwa Ganesh). One is in Chyasal tole and another is in Pulchow
The main inhabitant of Chyasal is from Newar community with surnames Byanjankar, Awale, Shakya, Maharjan, Khadgi and Shrestha.
Religion
Hinduism and Buddhism.
Sports
Chyasal Youth Club aims to engage in "Sports for health and fitness for the community and national pride".
CYC Facebook page
retrieved 25 June 2019 The club owns its own football stadium.
Gallery
File:Hiti.jpg, alt=Dhunge Dhara or Hiti in Newari Bhasa, च्यासल हिटी
File:Bhagwati Temple at Chysal, Lalitpur.jpg, Bhagwati Temple
File:Shree Saptapur Mahabihar.jpg, Shree Saptapur Mahabihar
File:Narayan Hiti.jpg, Narayan Hiti Kwelacchi
File:Chysal dhungedhara 1.jpg, Saraswati Hiti
See also
* Rajkarnikar, Rajkarnikar (Halwai)
References
Further reading
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Populated places in Lalitpur District, Nepal