Nyatapola Temple

Local nameNyatapola Temple
LocationBhaktapur District, Nepal

Nyatapola Templeis a five-stories Pagoda temple, located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It is bejewelled with characteristic stone, metal and wood craftsmanship, has survived at least four major earthquakes. The temple was made during the reign of the Newari King Bhupatindra Malla during a 7-month period in 822NS. The temple is dedicated to Siddhi Lakshmi, the Tantric Goddess who bestows auspiciousness.The Nyatapola temple dominates the skyline of Bhaktapur and is the tallest monument there. The locals of Bhaktapur believe that no other monument in the town shall be taller than the Nyatapola and any building taller than it will be continuously struck by lightning. As such this temple is of a great cultural importance to the people of Bhaktapur as numerous other folklore of the city is based on the monument. The Nyatapola Square also divides the town of Bhaktapur into two parts:Thane and Konhe.

Tags MonumentPlace of WorshipTempleHinduism
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyatapola_Temple

Address Nepal

Coordinates 27°40'17.075" N 85°25'45.741" E

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