Nākaloka makes Kathmandu debut with an evening of music, devotion and silence

Summary

Nākaloka made its Nepal debut in Kathmandu with an immersive evening of music, chanting, silence and spiritual reflection at Hanuman Dhoka in Basantapur Durbar Square. The event raised Rs31 lakh for a cause supporting children affected by flash floods and other disasters.

Key Points
  • Nākaloka, founded by Monica Dogra and Victorien, held its Nepal debut at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu with music, devotion and meditative practices.
  • The gathering featured singing, chanting, Tibetan bowls, body-shaking exercises and a ten-minute silence as part of an immersive spiritual experience.
  • Rs31 lakh was raised for Shankarapur Residential School, a project supported by the Dwarika’s Foundation and Dolpo Tulku Charitable Foundation for children affected by disasters.
  • Participants described the event as an artistic and reflective experience that blended performance, prayer and community.
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