Shrestha Family Donates Largest Bell to Manakamana Temple in Sankhuwasabha

Rojgar Manch
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At the revered Manakamana Temple in Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha district, Surendra (Suren) Shrestha, his wife Ruby Shrestha and his daughter Sarina Shrestha currently residing in the United States, have donated the largest bell ever gifted to the temple.

Originally from Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha, Mr. Shrestha unveiled a 216-kilogram bell along with a beautifully crafted wooden bell tower in honor of his ancestors. The unveiling ceremony took place on Saturday at the temple premises, attended by Suman Shakya, Chief of the District Coordination Committee; Mahesh Thapaliya, Mayor of Khandbari Municipality; donors Suren, Ruby, and Sarina Shrestha. Following the ceremony, the bell was opened to the public for ringing the bells before entering a temple, is a way to inform the deity of your arrival.

Crafted by a renowned artisan in Kathmandu, the bell, believed to be the largest in Sankhuwasabha, was transported to the temple along with the handcrafted wooden tower built by skilled carpenters.

Temple priest Surya Prasad Kattel confirmed the bell as the largest in the district, noting, “A bell in a temple is like an jewel ornament for the Manakamana temple. It carries both spiritual and aesthetic significance.

The sound of the bell is considered a gesture of respect and a request for the deity’s attention and blessings.
It brings mind into present moment and clears the mind.

This bell is not only grand in size but also striking in appearance. It will undoubtedly attract devotees and visitors alike.

The donation was made in loving memory of Mr. Shrestha’s late great grandparents, Dillas Singh and Dhanalaxmi Shrestha, grandparents Jeet Bahadur and Buddhalaxmi Shrestha, as well as his parents, Surya Bahadur and Chhandra Kumari Shrestha.

Mayor Mahesh Thapaliya praised the Shrestha family’s generosity, stating that despite living abroad, their deep-rooted connection to their homeland and ancestors enriches the temple’s cultural and spiritual significance. He added that Khandbari Municipality remains committed to preserving and promoting such cultural heritage.

Suman Shakya, local leader Padma Keshar Karki, and Shanti Shrestha, President of the Sankhuwasabha Society in America, commended the Shrestha family for their ongoing contributions and for passing this legacy of giving to the next generation.

Speaking at the ceremony, Suren Shrestha expressed his gratitude to all who supported the initiative. He wanted to give a special thanks to his sister Shanti Shrestha, and his Cousin brothers Pushpa Bahahadur Shrestha and Sohan Shrestha for all their support.

“Temple bells are more than objects, they serve as a conduit for devotees to express their prayers to the goddess,” he said. “It fills me with pride to contribute to the place where I was born, the land of my ancestors.”

As part of the event, the Shrestha family also conducted a religious ceremony (puja), served food to all attendees, and distributed clothing and financial assistance to individuals in need at the temple residences.

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