अशोक विनायक मन्दिर (Maru Ganesh Temple) — Attraction in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

This Maru Ganesha also known as Ashok Vinayak or Hanumandhoka Ganesh is in a Marutol, Kathmandu. This temple, located on the South west side of Kathmandu Durbar Square, is a part of Maru Sattal (Kasthamandap).This Ganesha is considered one of the main four Ganeshas of Kathmandu Valley. The other three Ganesh shrines being Chandra Binayak, Surya Binayak and Jal Binayak. It was customary to perform every religious function in the royal palace here. It was believed that the temple was constructed by Gunakamadeva during the 10th century. A gold roof was put in this temple in the year 1904 during the reign of Surendra Vikram Shah. Especially on Tuesdays, there is a crowd of hundreds of visitors here. In common belief, the worship of Ashok Binayak before undertaking a new venture is said to bring perfection and fulfillment. It is believed that one simply circling the temple & ringing of the bell brings good luck. It was of immense importance to the royal family that during important religious & cultural occasions, they used to visit this temple. Long ago people miraculously saw a stone image of Sri Ganesh here. As the area was cramped by the Ashok trees, the people could not add pinnacle to the temple and named it Ashok Binayak,...

Ashok Vinaya Temple in Kathmandu Metropolitan City Centre Beside "Kasthamandap Temple of🇳🇵Gorakhnath Guru"🙏Zero Point of Nepal Road : High way Counting Centre. Located Globbaly Famous World Heritage Basantapur Royal Palace Haumandoka. Kathmandu is New versions Mane of "Kasthamandap" & The Temple was made by one Big Tree Wood. "Kath" means Tree Wood.in Nepali Language. Kathmandu Valley Was Big Lake from Saty Yug to Dwaper Yug (ara /age) This Valley is approximately Round Sape & around High Hills Pikes are 2700 altitude & Counter Hill is 30 k.m. Far. The Kathmandu valley was Birth Place of Sanatan Hindus Goddess Mata Mahakali Super Warrior Supreme God Shiv Ji Created Mahakali Mata to Fight against Oher Supreme God Vishnu & Dev Sena & King Dhaksh Army in Satya Yug ara / age. When Mata SatiDevi Death in Her Father King Daksha's "Worship of AhwoMegh Yagy. Ashok Vinayak is Most Popular Ganesh worship in 🇳🇵Nepal...

This is a temple of Lord Ashok Binayak Ganesh. The place is in the UNESCO World Heritage site - Basantapur Durbar Square. Locals can roam the area freely whereas international tourists will have to pay an entrance fee in the nearby municipality help desk. The fees are different to SAARC and NON-SAARC countries.

There are plenty of local restaurants, fast food, sweets and clothing stores. Also street vendors open from...