About Bahal - Nepal

Baha is a type of courtyard found amongst Newar communities in Nepal. It is the most dominant type of courtyard in Newari Architecture. Baha is a Buddhist Monastery and derives its name from a Sanskrit word Bihara, meaning joy or enchantment and thus is a place of religious bliss.

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Newari Bahals – social norms & lifestyle

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Jun
2022
Culture
Bahals (Nepal Bhasa:बहाः) are courtyard generally constructed by Newari families and their descendants reside in it for generations. Hence, it is not just a unit of residence but also a unit of kinship. The Guthis of Newars have their basis on Bahals. They play an enormous role in maintaining the norms of Newari society and lifestyle. The characteristics of a Baha are: - A square or rectangular space bounded by buildings in all sides - Surrounding .
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