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Artistic man of Nepal artistically makes wooden mask with his own hand. He is using Palash tree to craft a mask as it is soft and available in Nepal. Walls are fully decorated with masks of different size which are beautifully craft and amazingly painted, there are mask of Buddha, Ganesh and Buddhist festivals (tshechu) maskes. There are small statues of Dema (Tara), Ganesh, laughing Buddha, yak, ox and Buddha displayed inside the show room. Religious masks are cultural heritage of Nepal and masks shows how rich a culture is and the significance of its traditions which has been passed down from generation to generation. Unique masks play a pivotal role in various kinds of ceremonies held every year in the community. Thamel is a commercial hub in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Thamel has