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Patan Durbar Square |
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Krishna Temple
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Patan Durbar Square |
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Patan,
the oldest of all the three cities of
Kathmandu valley. It is the best known for
its artistic heritage. Roughly 120000 people
live in the city. Quite a substantial
portion of its population is engaged in
various tradition handicrafts. This is one
of the most elegant architectural treasures
of which Patan is very proud. About the
beauty of Patan, a western lady writer has
to say this - "Patan means eternity itself
and Patan Durbar Square is the spectacular
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Patan Museum |
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This museum inside the durbar square
specializes in bronze statues and religious
objects. It is considered as one of the best
museums in Asia. Opens daily from 9:00 am to
5:00 pm. It is closed only for 3 days during
Dashain and for 3 days. |
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Hiranya Varna Mahavihar |
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Located inside
kwabadehul, this three- story golden pagoda
of Lokeshwar (lord Buddha) was built in the
twelfth century by king Bhaskar Verma. It is
famous as the golden temple. Inside the
upper story of the pagoda, are the golden
images of lord Buddha and a large prayer
wheel. |
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Golden Window |
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This was
specially built for King Siddhi Narasingha
malla. His devotion to Lord Krishna as well
as the Buddhist God of compassion Karunamaya
Lokeshwar is a famous episode in Nepalese
history of religion. |
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Mahabouddha
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This temple of
Buddha built interestingly in the Hindu
Shikara style- has five golden pinnacles.
They are all in a stupa shape very symbolic
of five basic elements. This terra-cotta
temple is also known as the temple of nine
thousand Buddha, dates back 1584 AD. |
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Golden Temple
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This golden
temple of Buddha in Patan is the oldest
richest and most famous monument indeed.
This temple built by King Vaskar Verma in
12th century is known for its beautiful gold
works shining very graciously. |
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Krishna Temple |
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Built
in the 17th century by King Siddhi Narasingh
Malla, the temple of Lord Krishna holds a
commanding position in the palace complex of
Patan. It is the only temple in Nepal to
have 21 shrines and is completely made of
stone. Most of the important scenes from the
ancient Hindu epics the Ramayana and the
Mahabharata, have been engraved on its
friezes. |
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Source : Nepal
Paradise |
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