Lalitpur, July 28 -- India and Nepal on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the restored Shree and Agam of Prathamshree Mahavihar at Guita Tole, Patan, as part of efforts to preserve Nepal's cultural heritage damaged in the 2015 earthquake.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan, and Member of Parliament Jagdish Kharel jointly inaugurated the rebuilt Buddhist monastery. The dignitaries participated in traditional ceremonies and unveiled an inaugural plaque at the historic site, which was severely damaged in the 2015 earthquake.

The restoration project was funded by a Government of India grant of approximately NPR 12 crores (roughly USD 9 million) and was executed by Nepal's Central Leve...