कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन

(You have the right to perform your duty, but not to the fruits thereof)

The Work Of Faith & Service

Guided by divine calling and supported by devoted hearts, the Gura Masta Foundation actively works to preserve sacred traditions, serve our community, and honor the legacy of the twelve brothers.

Digital Archive and Museum

Creating an online repository of photos, videos, oral histories, and academic research accessible to scholars worldwide while building toward a physical Masta Heritage Museum in Jumla.

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Youth Engagement Program

Expanding our youth ambassador initiative with mentorship, leadership training, and scholarship opportunities for students researching Khas heritage. Cultivating the next generation of cultural guardians.

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Complete Pareli Documentation

A comprehensive project to record, transcribe, and preserve all known Pareli ballads the first-person divine narratives chanted during Dhami possessions. This oral literature is the “autobiography” of our gods.

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Masta Cultural Center Construction

Plans are underway to establish a dedicated cultural center where devotees, researchers, and travelers can gather. This hub will house our archive, host ceremonies, offer traditional training programs, and serve as a spiritual retreat.

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Community Outreach and Education

Visiting schools and villages to teach younger generations about Masta Devta through storytelling, folk music, and interactive workshops. We train youth ambassadors who champion cultural pride in their communities.

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Cultural Documentation Project

Recording oral histories, Pareli chants, and folklore from village elders before this knowledge is lost. Our archive includes video/audio documentation, translations and field research from remote areas of Karnali and Far-Western Nepal.

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Supporting Local Devotees

We provide assistance to elderly devotees and Dhami shamans with ritual supplies, healthcare access during major festivals and emergency support. Their well-being ensures the tradition’s continuity.

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Temple Cleaning and Preservation

Many sacred shrines suffer from weathering and neglect. We mobilize youth volunteers to clean sites, repair structures and plant protective trees all while respecting traditional norms that keep these spaces spiritually pure and accessible.

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Annual Masta Puja and Celebrations

Every year, the foundation organizes and sponsors communal worship gatherings across multiple villages. These sacred ceremonies bring together hundreds of devotees for ritual offerings, Dhami performances and traditional music strengthening community bonds and protecting spiritual continuity.

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Sacred Moments

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Voices From Devotees

The Guru’s guidance and this foundation’s work have kept our ancestral connection alive. We are forever grateful.

Laxmi Devi
Devotee, Bajhang

When the foundation restored our village shrine, it felt like the Masta brothers had returned to bless us once again.

Ram Bahadur
Community Leader, Mugu

This foundation has given new life to our traditions. My children now understand the faith I grew up with.

Devi Maya
Village Elder, Jumla