Current Exhibtion

Sacred Forms: Honoring Udaya Charan Shrestha’s Artistic Legacy& Inspired Works 

Sacred Forms celebrates the legacy of Udaya Charan Shrestha, a pioneering Paubha artist whose journey began at age thirteen with the sale of a Vajrayogini painting. The exhibition features his collaborative works with his brother Mahesh and students, alongside pieces by family members like Dinesh and Neeti Shrestha. It also includes sculptures and repoussé works inspired by his art. Through this intergenerational and evolving body of work, Sacred Forms reflects Shrestha’s lasting impact on sacred art and the growing diversity within the Paubha tradition.

Date: 4 May – 1 Jun 2025 | Time: 12 – 6pm 

Entrance Fee: Free

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Upcoming Exhibition

Past Exhibitions

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Jewels of Newa Art
April 26 - May 15, 2011
Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal

The exhibition Jewels of Newar Art was held at the Siddhartha Art Gallery in Kathmandu, Nepal from April 26 - May 15, 2011. The exhibition showcased a wide range of Newar art, including paintings, sculptures, and metalwork from the collection of Purna Man and Anjana Shakya and Bodhisattva Gallery. The exhibition exhibited 25 years of collection by the collectors and gallery.The exhibition was curated by Mrs Sangeeta Thapa (Director of Siddhartha Art Gallery) and Mr. Prajwol Man Shakya (Director of Bodhisattva Gallery) while the exhibition catalog was written by Dr. Dina Bangdel.The exhibition was a critical and commercial success. It attracted large crowds of visitors, and it received positive reviews from critics. The exhibition helped to raise awareness of Newar art and its importance to the cultural heritage of Nepal. The exhibition also helped promote the highest quality of Newa art to the local audience who had generally only seen commercial art works from Thamel and Patan. It was the first time, Newa art was exhibited at this level and the first time ever a private collector showed not just their collection but also brought the artists to the front stage .
Embodied Enlightenment
May 29 - June 10, 2016
Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Embodied Enlightenment is an art exhibition that was held at the Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu, Nepal from May 29 to June 9, 2016. The exhibition showcased the work of Samundra Man Singh Shrestha, a contemporary traditional Newa art artist. Mr. Purna Man Shakya and Bodhisattva Gallery spent five years purchasing paintings of Mr. Shrestha for well over five years from the artist, resellers, and local and International collectors. The exhibition was to show the journey of Mr. Shrestha from his first painting to his most recent painting. The exhibition was co-curated by Mr. Prajwol Man Shakya (director of Bodhisattva Gallery) and Dr. Dina Bangdel. The exhibition provided an overview of Shrestha's work and its place in the tradition of Newar art. The exhibition was visited by over 6000 visitors and is still considered as a landmark exhibition for Newa art.
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Jewels of Newa Art - Hyatt Regency Edition
2012 - 2018
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Jewels of Newa Art - Hyatt Regency Edition was exhibited at the Chaitya Courtyard, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu specifically for the guests of the hotel. This started as an annual event during the week of Buddha Jayanti but later as per the request of the hotel became a bi-annual event. The exhibition primarily showcased statues of various Buddhist deities with a small number of Paubha paintings. 

Jewels of Newar Art - Second Edition
Jan 20 - Feb 2, 2019
Bodhisattva Gallery, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

Jewels of Newa Art - Second Edition

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Oct 10 to dec 12

Compassion and Healing Through Taras
Oct 10 - Dec 12, 2021
Bodhisattva Gallery, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

Since past year, we faced a lot. We are emotionally challenged. In these hard times, light seems hard to find. Bodhisattva Gallery brings you "Compassion and Healing through Taras". Come immerse into the positivity that Taras reflect. An exhibition exclusives of Taras. Happening at Bodhisattva Gallery till Dec 12th. Let the light of Taras guide you through all the pain and suffering.

Karunamaya's Karuna
Feb 24 - April 16, 2022
Bodhisattva Gallery, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

In this exhibition we have curated and featured 26 forms of Avalokiteshvara along with two digital images. Featured in the exhibition are 14 nationally and internationally renowned paubha artists, similarly fifteen renowned statue artists, one miniature artist and two Padmapani sculptures that were exhibited at WeltMuseum Wein, Vienna, Austria in 2019 for a year. This is a one of the kind exhibitions for the first time with a voice tour, please bring your headphone/earphone along with you in order to experience the exhibition fully. It is always nice to see beautiful artworks but art would have a much higher value and meaning if we know about its importance in our lives, their stories and how they are created. Come and enjoy the exclusive 1-hour voice guided tour to understand our culture and living heritage.
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Discover a Captivating Artistic Journey

Prakriti: Where the Gods Reside
Oct 7 - 31, 2023
Bodhisattva Gallery, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the "Shiva Parvati" series by the esteemed senior artist, Udaya Charan Shrestha.
Witness history in the making as we proudly present the first-ever abstract paintings by the renowned traditional artist, Rajprakash Tuladhar. Be prepared to be moved by the fusion of traditional artistry and contemporary expression.

But that's not all! This exhibition is a celebration of art in its grandest form. Experience the awe-inspiring "Annapurna (Asa Bhulu Ajima (असँभुलू अजिमा))" through a breathtaking blend of sculpture and cutting-edge digital animated projection, marking our most monumental creation to date!


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