Nutandhar Sharma has a PhD in Buddhist Studies and two Master’s degrees in Culture and History respectively. He is an independent researcher, freelance journalist and a lecturer for tourist guides. Since 1980, he has been involved in field research for different projects on Nepalese and Indian culture and is an author of many books and articles. He has won the Regional Talent Award for Cultural Scholars and the Education Medal by the Government of Nepal. As an expert on Newar culture, rituals, and language, Nutan collects social, anthropological and historical data for NHDP.

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