This is an amazing site and only one small part of the huge Durbar Marg. To see itall you need several hours but it is really worth it to immerse yourself in the local culture and religion. A truly wonderful experience. It was a beautiful temple, but the earthquake completely destroyed it. Sadly, there's nothing but rubble left. Among many best temples in Kathmandu valley this is another.a pagoda style 17th century temple dedicated to lord vishnu !!! Jagan Narayan Mandir is possibly the the oldest temple in Patan's Darbar Square, thought to be built in the 16th century. It was built of bricks and was 1 story high. The temple is completely flattened except for the...
Read moreThe main statue is a black stone structure carved from a single block of black basalt. The statue stands 5 meters tall (around 16.4 feet) and is positioned in the middle of a recessed pool of water, which is 13 meters (42.65 feet) long. It depicts the deity reclining on the coils of the cosmic serpent Shesha. He holds the Sudarsana chakra, Club,a Conch Shell and a gem in his four hands. He is well adorned with a crown engraved with multiple Kirtimukha images which can often be seen being overlapped by a silver crown. This temple is regarded as a sacred place for Hindus but equally well venerated by Buddhists which is an excellent example of religious...
Read moreShree Chaturvyuha Narayan Narayanhiti Temple is a very important peeth and is very peaceful & is located beside royal museum & everyone is allowed to enter the temple area. Public toilet and parking for around 4-5 cars is being build in the temple area for devotees as there is no public toilet and parking area nearby. Devotees need to take flowers and puja related items as there is no shops nearby but it will soon...
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