Country Nepal District Lalitpur | Region Bagmati Zone Elevation 0 cm | |
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Chyasal (Nepali: च्यासल, Nepal Bhasa:च्यास:) is an ancient town in the District of Lalitpur in Bagmati Zone in Nepal and today a section of the city of Lalitpur.
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History
This ancient town, north post of 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. From middle age to now,Byanjankar also named Tepe (Newari:, Nepali:, Common: Tepe) have been residing in this town and taking care of this historic places. Apart from Byanjankar, people from other casts such as Shakya, Shrestha are also residing in this place.
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, 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 Pulchowk [1].
The main inhabitant of Chyasal is from Newar community with surnames Byanjankar, Awale, Shakya, Maharjan, Khadgi and Shrestha. But Byanjankar occupie major position of the population.
Religion
Hinduism & Buddhism.
Sports
Chyasal Youth Club, CYC upgraded its position from C' Division club to B' Division club in August,2008. CYC/Chyasal owes its own football stadium.