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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 meter than in
Kathmandu or Bhaktipur. Numerous other 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 also
many others 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.
Major Sightseeing
Places in Patan
Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
Most of the monuments in this square belong to
the medieval Malla period 15th to 17th century.
Important things to be seen in this area include
the Golden gate and the Golden window of the old
palace, the beautiful piece of traditional metal
craft, the famed Krishna temple with 21 golden
Pinnacles, the Royal bath of Sundari Chowk, a
perfect piece of the classic work in stone, The
Royal Taleju temple, Vishwa Narayan temple are
the finest examples of the unique craftsmanship
in wood, the temple of Bhimsen with the
magnificent golden balcony overlooking the
square outside including many other shrines and
sculptures scattered in and around the square.
Krishna Temple
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.
Hiranya Verna Mahabihar
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.
Rudra Verna Mahabihar
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.
Kumbheshwor Temple
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.
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.
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.
Mahaboudha
A little 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.
Bungamati
The twin villages of Bungamati and Khokana date
from 16th century and typical ancient Newar
Villages. This villages are located south of
Kathmandu down a rutty road dotted with chaityas,
appropriate for an ancient procession route.
Bungamati is famous as the winter home of the
Red Machhendra god of Patan who resides every
winter in a powerful, Shikhara-style temple. Its
spacious courtyard is often used for spreading
grain to dry in the sun and where
chicken-farming is strictly forbidden. |
