Bhaktapur — A collective cleanup campaign has been conducted at the premises of the historic Brahmayani Temple in Bhaktapur as the Dashain festival draws near. Bhaktapur Municipality organized this initiative to ensure the temple premises and surrounding areas are clean and well-organized, anticipating the arrival of large numbers of devotees and the fairs held there on various days during the festival.
Elected representatives, municipal staff, teachers and students, members of various organizations and clubs, and local residents participated in the cleanup at the Brahmayani Temple premises (located in Bhaktapur Municipality-9) from early morning. Participants collected and managed waste found within the temple complex, on nearby roads, and in public spaces.
Speaking at the event, Rabindra Jyakhw, Ward Chairperson of Bhaktapur Municipality-9, stated that the municipality regularly conducts such cleanup campaigns to foster a sense of ownership and a commitment to cleanliness among citizens regarding public spaces.
He explained that the campaign was launched to keep this religious and cultural heritage site clean, beautiful, and orderly, given the expected surge in the number of devotees visiting the Brahmayani Temple during Dashain.
Significant crowds of devotees gather at the Brahmayani Temple on various days during the Dashain festival. Participants in the cleanup emphasized the necessity of local community involvement in maintaining the cleanliness and preservation of this area, which holds great religious and cultural significance.
The municipality has stated that it will continue these campaigns regularly and aims to increase local resident participation in the sanitation of public and heritage areas.
