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55 Window Palace |
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 This is the main
architectural structure dominating the entire Durbar Square.
This magnificent monument was built in 15th century AD. |
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The Statue of
King Bhupatindra Malla
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Seated on a
huge column top in a position of prayer to God is king
Bhupatindra Malla. He was a great scholar and artist himself.
He was very fond of woodcarving. He had a very beautiful
wooden fixed in his living room which is believed to have
design and carved by himself. |
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Lion's Gate |
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This gate has
two beautiful stone statues of Hindu deities installed on its
either side. It is said that the hands of the artisans who
produced this were cut off immediately after he gave a
finishing touch to them. A jealous Bhadgaon King did this so
that the artisan could not produce any more of such arts. |
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Golden Gate |
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This is the
main entrance to the palace. The craftsman who worked on this
wonderful gate must be from Heaven. It is an eternal beauty in
itself. |
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Vatsala Temple |
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This 17th
century temple dedicated to a mother goddess is full of
intricate works on stone. This temple is known for its
dog-barking bell. This bell is believed to produce a death
knell when it is rung up. |
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Mini Pashupati Temple |
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Some people
call it a royal dream temple. Folklore says - once a Bhadgaon
King who was a great devotee to Lord Pashupati had a dream in
which Lord told the king to build a temple for Pashupati right
in front of this palace. He obeyed the divine command and
immediately built one. Many call it replica of Pashupatinath
temple of Kathmandu. |
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Nyatapola Temple |
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 This is the
most famous pagoda of Nepal. Nyatapola in Newari language
means fie tires - the symbolic of five basic elements. This is
the highest pagoda of Nepal ever built with such architectural
perfection and artistic beauty. This temple built exactly in
1708 AD is dedicated to Sidhilaxmi, the tantric goddess of
supreme power and success. |
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Bhairava Nath Temple |
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 This temple is
dedicated to Bhairava the God of terror and death, was built
in 1702 AD. This temple was originally one storied and later a
Bhadgaon King rebuilt it into three structures to please the
terrifying god. |
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Dattatraya Temple |
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This 15th
century temple, said to have been built 1427 AD is dedicated
to Hindu Triad-Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu all three in one. |
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