Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Bhuteshwor The name of the temple comes from one of Shiva's names and is derived from two words: Bhuta meaning ghost and Ishwor - God. Ghosts and spirits are believed to be retinues of Lord Shiva. A …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Tarani Devi Temple The temple of the Mother Goddess – Tarani – or Tana Devata – as known in local parlance is situated at the northeast corner of the Durbar Square. From historical records, the …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Vishwambareshwar (Shiva) Mandir From the analysis of the wood carvings of the lower story, the small Vishwambareshwar temple seems to be from the 15th century. The upper part was done in later …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Nil Barahi In an inconspicuous corner near the Kot Square is the temple of Nil Barahi. The eeriness of the nearby tea shop which looks like a hangout for gangsters is only exceeded by the deity …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Indrapur The Indrapur temple stands on a two-step platform and has a small colonnade. At the base of each pillar, lies a stone carved with an image of a lion. The temple has only one door facing …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Vishnu Temple The temple, which (some manuscripts suggest) was built by Pratap Malla, has three roofs and is set on a four-tiered stage. On the lower level, the temple is enclosed within stone …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Narayan Temple This Narayan temple is fashioned in three stories and supported by a wooden colonnade. It is located in Maru Square near ~*Maju Dega~*. The roof struts are wonderfully carved and …
Kathmandu Metropolitan Office Vishnu Temple A strange looking structure, the Vishnu temple is completely built in stone and surrounded by stone pillars on the lower level. A stone temple has been constructed on the rooftop above …
