Have you ever wondered where travellers rested before cars and buses existed? Let’s talk about Falchas! A Falcha, also known as a Paati, is a traditional resting shelter built beside roads hundreds of years ago. Today, Ward 4 still has some of the most well preserved Falchas in Lalitpur. In this, we will explore some.
Falcha in Bishnu Devi
This falcha is located in Bishnu Devi Mandir. It lies between many peepal trees on maw to the temple. It gives shades to devotees, travellers and the locals
Falcha in Lalitpur Ward 4
This falcha is located in dhobighat. This is also such a historical important falchas in lalitpur ward 4. This gives shelter to the weary travellers, residents, locals and bypassers in rain, sun, etc.
Kattey Falcha in Lalitpur Ward 4 Office
These types of falcha is one in the history books. Back in the days if any member of royal family member died. They would feed a bahun “kaakto”, give them lots of money and banish them. This type of falchas were specifically made for them to rest while moving away. One of them is here at LMC 4 Office premise.
Falcha in Jawlakhel
This is located in Jawlakhel right next to the football ground in Jawlakhel. In bhoto jatra and major festivals people gather in this place and seen resting here.
This falcha is also located in jawlakhel next to jawlakhel also having same importance as many travellers, locals are seen resting here.
Falcha near Dhobighat
This falcha is located near dhobighat, next to DAV College. This Falcha had a mandap before but is said to have suddenly disappeared. This also plays important role in history and among locals and travellers
Verdict
It’s not only the beautiful temples that reside in Lalitpur Ward 4 but also some of the most historic Falchas in the valley. These shelters for resting, also known as Paati, tell us how communal and generous our forefathers really were. Falchas in Lalitpur Ward 4 are not only ancient structures made of stones but they also serve as living monuments for culture and heritage, which deserves to be valued and conserved by every generation. When you next roam around in Ward 4, don’t forget to pause at one of the Falchas and admire its history. You might just be seated at the exact spot where travelers sat centuries back. Which is your favorite Falcha in Ward 4? Have you ever had the opportunity to sit at one and listen to a story related to it from a local resident? Share with us in the comment section below!
