Heritage of Bhaktapur

Balkumari Temple of Thimi; a temple in the middle of the city

Balkumari of Madhyapur Thimi is worshipped as one of the four kumaris of Kathmandu Valley. The local people praise her as their guardian deity....

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National Art Museum; the Simhadhwaka Durbar of Bhaktapur

The national art museum of Bhaktapur is one of the best acquisition hubs of medieval as well as the lichhavi art and history. That...

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Badrinath temple; one out of the Char Dham temples of Bhaktapur

Badrinath temple is a 17th old century temple. It postured itself within Nepalese traditional roofing style.  That makes this temple more unique than others....

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Kedarnath temple; one shikhara styled brick paved Shiva temple

The Kedarnath temple look-alike like the Badrinath Temple since both of them are made in terracotta form. The temple is called Kedarnath because of...

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Rameshwor temple; one temple beyond the walls

Out of the four temples of Chardham temples, one is the Rameshwar temple. It is an open temple that stands with four artistic stone...

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Radhakrishna temple; the perfect pagoda of Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Within the premises of Bhaktapur durbar square, you can encounter different types of temples. Among them, the very first pagoda styled temple which you...

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Jagannath temple; the temple of wooden Krishna

The ancient evidence says that King Bhupatindra Malla is responsible for the erection of the Chardham temples of Bhaktapur. Along with the Jagannath temple,...

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Chyasalin mandap; It’s not a temple

The octangular Chyasalin mandap pavilion is not a temple, despite the fact that most people mistake it for one. Despite the fact that it...

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Lanpadegal; the images of two stone lions

Lanpadegal is a representation of two monolith lions posing in front of Phashidegal. Yes, these are the shielders that allow you to ride in...

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Silu Mahadev; the tallest temple of Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Silu Mahadev is tallest temple of Bhaktapur durbar square. Devotees of Shiva worship this temple. Yet, most of the people call this temple Phasidega...

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Taleju bell ( Tagoun Ghan); the big bell of Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The durbar square is a package of surprises, wherein every single step you find an alien creation. The giant bell in front of the...

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Layekuhiti ( Sunken hiti); the stone conduit of Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Along with the temples and palaces, there is a magnificent stone spout named Layekuhiti in Bhaktapur durbar plaza. Layekuhit literally translates to the palace’s...

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Changu Narayan temple; the oldest temple of Nepal

Bhaktapur, commonly known as the “city of worshippers,” is also known as the “city of temples.” Among those various numbers of temples, Changunarayan Temple,...

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Bhairavanath temple; the most reputable and darkest temples of Bhaktapur

Bhairavanath temple is one sacred temple of Bhaktapur that lies at the central square of Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Square. This temple devoted to lord bhairava...

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Yakshyeshwor temple; the Pashupatinath temple of Bhaktapur

The Yakshyeshwor temple or the Pashupatinath temple of Bhaktapur is one of the best contributions of the Malla dynasties. The temple still stands in...

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