Shikrakar
In accordance with the division of occupation of the groups in Udaaya Samaj, the Shikrakars do the fixing and repairing of roofs. According to tradition, when houses are built, Shikrakars are employed to fix and do the roofs. The word Shikhar means roof or topmost part and the people who work to fix the roof are called Shikhrakars. In addition to fixing roofs, the Shikhrakars also fix pinnacles on the top of temples. The main settlements of the Sikharakars are at Tebahal and Nachhen Galli. They have 3 Kawals namely Tebahal Ka, Tirtha Baha and Machadhwakasi. The Sikhrakars have a special relationship with Pala Dyo. Once every twelve years Pala Dyo is carried in a barun Kalash from Koduwa. During the pageant, the Sikhrakars take the responsibility of fanning the Pala Dyo with a Yak tail. In the process of bringing Pala Dyo from Koduwa, the procession rests for while at Sanepa. At that time, the priest offers pujas to Pala Dyo. Then the Sikhrakars take turns in offering Puja. Then only other people are allowed to offer pujas. It is also mentioned that the Sikhrakars donated the land at Bhuikhel, where the Samyak Puja festival is held every 12 years.
There are 65 households in the Sikhrakar community. They have their Digu Dyo at four places namely Paknajol, Tebahal Dyo Paknajol, Bijeswori, and Tebahal. The majority of the Sikhrakars however go to Paknajol for their Digu Puja.
The Sikharakars founded their organization called 'Sikharkar Samaj' in the year 2066 Mangsir 6.
