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Purushottam Lochan Shrestha

Purushottam Lochan Shrestha

Adviser : Nepal Museum Association

Professor (History), Tribhuvan University

Personal Information

Date of Birth:4-5-2015 VS
Address:Bhaktapur Municipality-17, Dudhpati, Bhaktapur
Religion:Hindu
Language:Nepali, Newari, English and Hindi
Father/Mother:Badri Lochan Shrestha, Indramaya Shrestha
Qualification:Degree [History] 2038 VS, Ph.D. [Era of Tantric Power in Bhaktapur]-2052

Teaching Experience

Asst. Lecturer:Prithvi Narayana Campus, Pokhara 2038/9/1 – 2039/5/10 VS
Asst. Lecturer:Mahendra Multiple Campus, Baglung 2039/5/11 - 2040/3/14 VS
Asst. Lecturer:Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur 2040/3/15 – 2042/6/22 VS
Lecturer:Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur 2049/6/28 – 2060/1/4
Associate Professor:Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur 2060/1/5 – 2066/1/26
Professor:Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhaktapur 2066/1/27 – till date
Professor:Khwopa College, Bhaktapur 2057/3/1 – Till date
Professor:SAAN International College, Kathmandu 2058/7/1 – till date
Head, Dept. of History, Anthropology and Sociology:2061/4/10-2064/4/10

Subjects Taught

  • History of Nepal
  • History of Europe
  • History of East Asia
  • Culture (Medieval-History/Culture/Archaeology)

Awards and Prizes

  • Mahendra Vidyabhusan Class A, 2053/11/9 VS
  • The Outstanding Youth Nepalese Award - 1998
  • Nepal Jaycees
  • Siksha Puraskar 2057 VS
  • Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar 2058 VS
  • Itihas-ratna : 2074 V.S.

Membership and Affiliations

  • Life Member – Student's Library, Bhaktapur
  • Life Member – Vasudev Memorial Academy, Bhaktapur
  • Life Member – Anantalingesvor-Mahadeva-Temple Preservation Committee, Bhaktapur
  • Life Member – Vimalesvor Mahadeva-Temple Preservation Committee, Bhaktapur
  • Member – The Heritage Group, Bhaktapur

Published Books

  • A Historical Analysis of Siddhapokhari - Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur Municipality, 2053
  • Tripur and Yuthunimam Royal Palace [Evolution of Bhaktapur Royal Palace] - Bhaktapur: Bhaktapur Municipality, 2058
  • Bhaktapur Rajdurbar (in English) - Kathmandu: CNAS, 2059
  • The Navadurga Gana of Bhaktapur - Bhaktapur: Babita Shrestha, 2060
  • The Karmacharyas : Religious/Secular Role in Bhaktapur City (in English) - Kathmandu, CNAS, 2004 AD
  • Catalogue of National Art Gallery - Bhaktapur, Archaeology Dept., 2063
  • Anantalingesvor (A cultural study) - Bhaktapur, Aman Lochan Shrestha, 2064
  • Chonga Ganesh - Bhaktapur, Chonga Ganeshthan vikesh Samiti, 2066
  • Rock Edicts and other Heritages - Bhaktapur, Babita Shrestha, 2067
  • Sukuldhoka, Lun Vihar and Dolkha Bhimsen - Bhaktapur, Sukuldhoka Lun vihar Sanrachhan Samiti, 2069
  • Dhala khusi and Phale-hiti - Bhaktapur, Dhalakhusi committee, 2072
  • Cave, Cave inscription, Cave engravings and other Heritages - Bhaktapur, Vinodraj Sharma, 2074

Research Works Conducted

  • A Survey of Archaeologically and Historically Important Buildings in Bhaktapur - IDRS for IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2056 Shravan
  • Cultural Dances, Platforms, Dresses and Ornaments of Bhaktapur - IDRS for IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2057 Baisakh
  • Main Feasts and Festivals of Bhaktapur - IDRS for IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2057 Shravan
  • The Ghats and Pounds of Bhaktapur - IDRS for IDRS-Dept. of Archaeology & Bhaktapur Municipality, 2057 Mangsir
  • The Navadurga Dance of Bhaktapur - TU Grant Commission, Kathmandu: 2058, Ashadh
  • Artifacts of Anantalingesvor [Archaeological Exploration] - Dept. of Archaeology, Kathmandu: 2061, Kartika
  • Catalogues of specific castes, place names, Inscriptions, Temples and Buddhist monasteries, Rivers, ponds and water conducts, Feast and Festivals, Rituals, Dress and Ornaments etc. of Bhaktapur - Nagarjun Publications for Newar Encyclopedia, 2062, Shravan
  • 8 Heritages of Bhaktapur-Taleju Snactum - Malla(Pradhananga) Pratisthan/Malla Foundation, 2063, Ashoj
  • Archives from Mahalaxmi of Bhaktapur, Thalacheen Tole - JOSHI RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2065, Vaisakha

Areas of Interest

Engaged in researches in the field of History and Culture since three decades.