Buṛā Jaṅkū is a Newar longevity rite marking 77 years, 7 months, and 7 days, a significant threshold rooted in Jyotiṣa and lunar cycles. The elder is ritually purified and placed upon a ratha, moving through familiar streets transformed into sacred space.
Blending elements of rebirth, the ceremony redefines aging as culmination rather than decline. Within Bhāvanā, it becomes a collective reflection on time, impermanence, and dignity, where longevity is honored as continuity between generations.
Based in Bhaktapur, Kabir Kayastha draws deeply from the aesthetics, traditions, and lived experiences of his community. A recent graduate of Kathmandu University School of Arts, his practice reflects memories of festivals, Jatras, and everyday cultural life, translating them into visual narratives rooted in heritage and personal experience.
