Education Minister and government spokesperson Gangalal Tuladhar is scheduled to inaugurate the museum showcasing historical details and pictures related to the life and works of King Prithvi Narayan Shah and archeologically important statues, dossiers and collections. [break]
A statue, reportedly carved out when Prithvi Narayan Shah was alive, was brought here from Kathmandu last year for museum purpose
The statue, which is considered 240-year ancient, was taken to Hanumandhoka, Nasalchowk from Nuwakot and kept in a closet.
The idol depicting Prithvi Narayan Shah and his two queens, which was taken back to Nuwakot on the effort of the Department of Archeology, is the central attraction of museum, informed Chairperson of Nuwakot Heritage Protection Forum, Shyam Sundar Shrestha.
The palace, which was constructed by Prithvi Narayan Shah as a citadel some 250 years ago, was not open for public since the state of emergency during armed conflict in Nepal.
Public entrance was prohibited though the palace was made open in 2065 BS after the reinstatement of democracy in Nepal.
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