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Popular Tourist
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Places To See In Patan |
Patan is protected by UNISCO
world heritage site.Patan is the second largest
city in the valley.It is some time referred to
as Lalitpur,which means city of beauty.Patan has
long Buddhist history and the four corners of
the city are marked by stupas.Patan’s central
Durbar square is absolutely packed with
temples.It an architectural feast with a far
greater concentration of temples per sq metre
than in Kathmandu or Bhaktipur.Numerous othre
temples widely diverse style as well as many
Buddhist monasteries are sacttered around this
fascinating town.The Patan Durbar square is a
concentrated mass of temples,undoubtedly the
most visually stunning display of Newari
architecture to be seen in Nepal.There is alos
many ohers numerous temples are
Krishna,Bhimsen,Taleju bell,Bhai Dega and others
many temples gives you more experience about
Nepali people faith and respect on religion.All
the temples are decorated by numerous arts and
architecture.The Patan also offers you Newari
people culture and them life style.
The ancient city is located on the southern bank
of the holy Bagmati River and is approximately
five kilometers south-east of the capital. The
whole city is full of Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways,
marvelous statues, guardian deities and
magnificent carvings including stone carving,
metal carving and wood carving. Well noted for
its gorgeous craftsmen and metal workers, it is
often known as the city of superb artists. The
majority of the citizens follow the Buddhist
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Some of the Monuments to
be seen in Patan |
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Patan Durbar Square |
Like its counterpart in
Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace
buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful
pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex
is the center of Patan's religious and social
life, and houses a museum containing an array of
bronze statues and religious objects. One
remarkable monument here is a 17th-century
temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built
entirely of stone
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Krishna Mandir |
Built in the 16th century by
late King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, this temple is
made of pure stone. It is a marvelous structure
constructed completely out of stone, except for
the few pinnacles or the spires adjusted out of
metal. The carvings on its friezes depict battle
scenes from the ancient Hindu epics of South
Asia, the Ramayan and the Maha-Varat in
particular. Opposite remains the single stone
pillar with a Garud sitting on, paying decent
homage to Lord Krishna.
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Hiranaya Verna Mahavirhar |
Located inside kwabadehal, this
three storey golden pagoda of Lokeshwor (Lord
Buddha) was built in the twelfth century by king
Bhaskar Verma. Inside the upper storey of the
pagoda, are the golden image of Lord Buddha and
a large prayer wheel.
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Kumbheshwor |
This fine tiered temple of Lord
Shiva was built during the reign of King
Jayasthiti Malla. A fair is held here on the
Janai Poornima day in August.
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Rudra Varna Mahavihar |
This unique Buddhist monastery
contains fine and amazing collection of images
and statues in metal, stone and wood. It is
believed that the Kings in the ancient times
were crowned in this monastery. Many of the
treasures offered by the devotees can be seen
here even today.
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The Ashokan Stupas |
There are four ancient stupas
popularly believed to have been built in 250
B.C. by Emperor Ashoka at the four corners of
Patan. The four stupas are situated in Pulchowk,
Lagankhel, Ebahi and in Teta (way to Sano Gaon)
respectively. These stupas give evidence to the
city's ancient religious importance.
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Temple Of Machhendranath and
Minnath |
The pagoda of Red
Machhendranath built in 1408 A.D. is situated in
Tabahal. For six months the deity is taken to
its other shrine in Bungmati. The temple of
Minnath is situated in Tangal on the way to
Tabahal.
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Mahaboudha |
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A litle further east from Patan
Durbar Square lies this Buddhist temple made of
clay bricks in which thousands of images of Lord
Buddha engraved. The terra-cotta structure is
one of the fourteenth century Nepalese
architectural masterpieces. |
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