Udaya Charan Shrestha: A Master of Newar Paubha Painting Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1962, Udaya Charan Shrestha stands as a towering figure within the rich tradition of Newar art, specifically the revered practice of paubha painting. His life’s work is deeply intertwined with the cultural heritage of his community and represents a significant evolution within this ancient artistic form. Shrestha's journey began within the Chitrakar caste – traditionally known as ‘pun’ in Nepal Bhasa – a lineage steeped in generations of skilled painters dedicated to creating these spiritually potent images…