Kusunti
Ward in Bagmati Province, Nepal
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Kusunti (कुसुन्ती) is a ward in Lalitpur, a sub-metropolitan city in Nepal.[1][2] It is bordered by the Nakkhu River and the Ring Road.[3][4] It is well known as the site of Pancheswor Mahadev temple (पञ्चेश्वर महादेव).[1]
NepalKusunti | |
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Ward | |
  Kusunti Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27.55°N 85.39°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| District | Lalitpur District |
| Population (1991) | |
• Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
History
Kumār Rājā is considered one of the 12 "true power-places" of Lalitpur.[5]
Devotees from around the country visit the temple of Pancheswor Mahadev, where a large monument of Lord Shiva was excavated.[6]
People
The native residents belong to different castes including Limbu, Bogati, Dhungana, KC, Gajurel and Khadka.[citation needed] There are also many indigenous people of Nepal.[7] The population of Kusunti in 1991 is about 15000.[citation needed]
In March 2024, the construction of a disabled friendly bridge over the ring road at Kusunti was started by the Lalitpur Metropolitan city authorities.[8]
In July 2021, organisations of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal gave a joint statement seeking implementation of their right to self determination. The signatories included two Kusunti organisations, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities and National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal.[7]
The Center for Research on Environment Health and Population Activities founded by Anand Tamang is in Kusunti.[9][10]