Ekaya Hami - Jhan Jaka Maya | donob sessions

Jhan Jaka Maya is a beloved Nepal Bhasa lok laya (folk tune), popularly sung by Pabitra Kasa and Satish Maharjan, and celebrated for its vibrant music video that resonates deeply within the Newa community.

In this evocative live performance, Ekaya reinterprets the timeless melody with a soulful folk-fusion arrangement at donob sessions – Echoes of Heritage, recorded in the heart of Bhaktapur.

Echoes of Heritage
donob sessions / Ekaya live in Bhaktapur

Powered by:
Bhaktapur Japanese Language Institute (BJLI)

Printing Partner:
Baci Arts

Construction Partner:
Panchastambha Construction & Consultancy

Fun Partner:
Kathmandu Fun Valley

Venue Partner:
News Nanee Bhaktapur

Promotional Partner:
The Newars

Supported by:
Hillside Beans Barista, Namaste Restaurant, KG Traders, Look Co, Queen & Crown Beauty

Production Team:
Director: Krijal Pradhan
Assistant Director: Sujan Sujakhu
Cinematographers: Nabin Manandhar, Krijal Koju, Sarun Sharma
Photographer: Sushan Malekar
Production Assistant: Sujal Suwal

Management & Volunteers:
Event Manager: Binaya Khayamali
Volunteers: Novel Shrestha, Sujan Duwal, Sushan Prajapati, John Kawan, Roshan Buyo, Sanish Basi, Sujan Gosai, Anu Kawan, Soniya Chauguthi, Jeena Shilpakar, Anu Prajapati, Pushpa Shakya, Binam Sitikhu, Neha Prajapati

Performance Team & Ekaya:
Director / Founder / Sarangi: Shreejan Shyama
Management / Percussion / Flute: Bishal Basi
Co-Founder / Effects: Nischal Kisi
Band Assist / Percussions: Sudeep Chawal, Sudin Lachhimasyu
Artist Management / Vocals: Priya Basnet
Guitarist: Sarik Koju
Bassist: Aakash Duwal
Flutist: Shrijan Maharjan
Backup Musician: Sohan Tajale
Lakhe: Kriman Duwal
Chumpakha: Newgen Duwal
Percussion Tuning / Caretaker: Prajol Kuluju

Sound & Lights:
Vogue Ad & Event Management

Stage & Truss:
Himalayan Tent House

Special Thanks:
Newa Nanee, Bhaktapur
Kalbhairav Security Services

Event Hosts:
Sajana Prajapati
Asmita Twayana

Thank you!
Echoes of Heritage
donob sesssions 2025