Nepal, Aug. 31 -- Kathmandu, which was once a lake, became suitable for human settlement after Manjushree cut a gorge at Chovar to allow the water to drain. Kathmandu had four legendary figures, namely Wak Bajra, Lila Bajra, Surat Bajra, and Manju Bajra Bajracharya. Whenever their magical deeds are read, they seem like fairy tales, but they carry deep influence in the daily rituals of bahals or courtyards of the valley. Wak Bajra from Kwabahal was the greatest tantric in 5 BC, who was believed to go to Kashi for his daily rituals and return the same morning. Si Gha Chaitya, which was originally built in Kashi by him, was brought to Kathmandu on a full moon day with the support of five-coloured threads. It was then established at Naghal, n...