Consul General of Nepal in New York, played a pivotal role in facilitating the return of these artefacts. Newa Guthi, USA, provided financial support and served as a key bridge in ensuring the artefacts’ safe repatriation. (3/12)

three paubhas were from the Navin Kumar’s collection and the Muchalinda Buddha from the Art Institute of Chicago. This significant repatriation was made possible through the collective efforts of several individuals and organizations. Chakra Kumar Subedi, (2/12)

On March 30, 2025, the Department of Archaeology held a press conference to announce the return of 21 artefacts; 15 were previously part of Subash Kapoor’s collection, (1/12) #RecoveryofHeritage #HeritageRepatriation

Devotees eagerly await their return, longing to restore them to their rightful places of worship.

Currently, Muchalinda Buddha is on our way back home.
#ArtInstituteofChicago #DepartmentofArchaeology #stolenimages (4/4)

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They include the Dancing Bhairava, Goddess Tara, Garuda, Sridhara Vishnu, and Amoghapasha Lokeshwara. Currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, these sacred objects were once enshrined in temples and shrines in Nepal. (3/4)
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While Nepal’s Department of Archaeology has submitted a formal request for the repatriation of the Taleju Bhawani Necklace, and another five artefacts are still undergoing 'provenance research' for return. (2/4)

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Our Deities Residing Abroad—When Will You Return?

The Art Institute of Chicago has returned two of the eight identified artifacts: the Chaturmukhi Shivalinga and Muchalinda Buddha. However, six others remain abroad, awaiting their return to Nepal. (1/4)
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Historic Homecoming!

In one of Nepal’s most significant heritage repatriations, tens of sacred Devi-Devta (artefacts and deities) have finally returned home. Among them are the Terracotta Bhairava Mask, Kirti-mukha, Amitayus Buddha, Kali, Tara.. (1/4) #RecoveryofHeritage

DEADLINE EXTENDED until MARCH 10

We invite presentations from diverse fields, including activism, journalism, archiving, and more!
Submit a 300-word abstract on any relevant theme by March 10 to nhrcampaign@gmail.com (1/5)

Open Call and Announcement
The Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, in coordination with the Government of Nepal’s Department of Archaeology is organising the ‘International Conference on Recovery of Cultural Heritage’ in 16-18 June 2025. (1/4)

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