Ikha Pokhari (Nepali:इखा पोखरी) or Ekha Pukhu is a historic pond in Chhetrapati, Kathmandu.[1] The surface area of the pond is about seven ropanis. The pond has dried up due to siltation and over extraction of water. Land encroachment has been taking place around the pond.[2] A public school, Kanya Mandir school lies just next to the pond. Legally, the pond is registered to the school.[3]
| Ikha Pokhari | |
|---|---|
 Dried Ikha Pokhari and Kanya Mandir School in background | |
  Ikha Pokhari | |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°42′36″N 85°18′25″E / 27.710°N 85.307°E |
| Type | Pond |
Before it dried up, the pond was used for various rituals by locals, mainly Newar people. Locals are planning to revive the pond.[4]
There were two additional ponds nearby Ikha pokhari, however due to land encroachment, these ponds have disappeared.[5]
References
edit- ^ Adhikari, Bikash; Parajuli, Anmol; Adhikari, Prakash (2020-12-31). "Study of Ponds in Kathmandu Valley and Analysis of their Present Situation". Historical Journal. 12 (1): 38–54. doi:10.3126/hj.v12i1.35438. ISSN 2467-9216. S2CID 234417047. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "पोखरी मासेर कतै भवन, कतै मैदान". Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "NGO Forum - Nepal - Ikha Pokhari cries out for preservation". Retrieved 2021-03-27.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "5 ponds in Kathmandu, other than Ranipokhari and Kamalpokhari, you should know about". OnlineKhabar English News. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "कता हराए २५० वर्ष पुराना चार पोखरी ?". Retrieved 2021-03-27.