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Ram Kumari Maharjan, spends most time in her family farming, but when she gets some free time, spins yarn and give hands to her husband who is wood carver makes statue. She does polishing, painting on statue. She and her husband earns about 300 $ a month by selling statue to local traders but, by selling online she gets more price their products. |
Bungamati is a typical Newari village dating from the 16th century. It sits atop a spur above the Bagmati river. In the centre of the lively village square is the large Rato Machhendranath Temple, a shikhara-style temple rather than a pagoda.
