Here, we have collected a number of questions and answers, all regarding this city, Bhaktapur. We hope this would help at least a little to conduct a Quiz, specifically if it is about Bhaktapur. The questions and answers are like this:
When was the Nyatapola temple built ?
– Nyatapola was built in 1702 A.D
But wait, did you know that the whole structure of Nyatapola was raised only in 214 days?
Who built the Nyatapola temple of Bhaktapur?
– King Bhupatindra Malla
How many Pujari Maths are there in Dattatraya Square?
– Eight Pujrai Maths
When does the Khame Jatra celebrate in Bhaktapur?
– During Dashain (Mohani)– precisely on the day of Dashami early in the morning
Who was the last Malla King of Bhaktapur?
– King Ranajit Malla
Well, you can read more about the Malla kings of Bhaktapur right over here.
The Malla kings of Bhaktapur
What are the names of the four municipalities of Bhaktapur?
– Bhaktapur Municipality
– Madhyapur Thimi Municipality
– Changu Narayan Municipality
– Suryabinayak Municipality
What is the old name of Bhaktapur?
-Khwopa, Khwopring or Bhadgaun
For more detail about the ancient name of Bhaktapur. Read link evolution of Bhaktapur
Which is the highest point of the Bhaktapur?
Which two heritage Sites of Bhaktapur were enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979?
–Bhaktapur Durbar Square
–Changunarayan Temple
What is the total area of Bhaktapur District?
-119 km²
What is the original name of the Phasidegal temple?
– Silu Mahadeva or Silu Mahadyo
Who built the Ranipokhari of Bhaktapur?
-King Jagat Jyoti Malla
Which pond of Bhaktapur is also denoted as Ta: Pukhu?
Which pond of Bhaktapur is also denoted as Indra Daha?
-Shiddhapokhari
When were Changu Narayan and Nagarkot municipalities merged and form a new municipality? Also, what is the name of the new municipality?
-27 Falgun, 2073 (Changunarayan Municipality)
Where does the Nil Barahi temple lie?
-Tigani, Bode Thimi.
What is Dashain called in the Newari language?
-Mohani/ Mohni
When do the Newa people celebrate their new year?
-On the day of Mha puja (a day before Bhai tika)
There are nine temples of Nava Durga in Bhaktapur? What are their names?
-Bramhayani, Maheshwori, Kumari, Barahi, Bhadrakali, Indrayani, Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, Tripurasundari
Who built the Dattatraya temple?
-King Yakshya Malla
When was Bhaktapur came under King Prithivi Narayan Shah?
-1769
When do the Khame Jatra hold in Bhaktapur?
-During Dashain-on the ninth day of Dashain
What is the height of Kailashnath Mahadeva or Sanga Mahadeva?
-143 feet