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Uma Maheshwor Temple

M7JF+2RF, Kirtipur Ring Rd, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal

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Good Place To Visit In Kirtipur Uma-Maheswor is one of the famous temples in Kirtipur which is also known as Bhavani Shankar. The temple that is 1418m in elevation and offers a great panoramic view of Kathmandu valley and Himalayan range in the north. Ganesh Himal (7606m), Langtang (7234m), Gauri Shankar (7134m) and Cho Oyu (8201m) are the major peaks easily seen from the temple. The temple was constructed during the reign of King Siddhi Narasingh Malla probably in 1655 A.D, in respect of the divine couple, Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. The temple stands over four successive plinths. The fourth plinth supports the entire weight of the temple and has twenty big pillars supporting the verandah. Two elephants stand on either side of the lower plinth, erected in 1662 AD, just seven years after installation of the main image. It was normal in those days to install the icons of Bhimsen and Kubera as guardians in a Shiva temple. The lower section of the lintels has figures of Astabhairav (8 form of Bhairav) and at the bottom of the figure are tiny erotic images carved beautifully in the strut. At ground level, in the south, is a Trishula. It is considered to represent Goddess Taleju. It is said that the bell presently in the temple was originally of Ghantaghar (the famous Clocktower in Kathmandu). This was one among the four quarter striking bells of the tower. The great quake of 1934 did not spare the tower. To preserve the bell, ruling Prime Minister of the time, Juddha Shamsher offered it to this temple. There is a rumor that the original bell of this temple was stolen by a King of Bhaktapur ages ago. Many assets of temples had been stolen and sold like it happened with countless temples in Nepal in recent times, but there are few cases of stolen items being returned. There was a news about 15 years ago that a 12th century stone sculpture of Uma- Maheshwor which was stolen from Wotol, Dhulikhel in 1982 would be returned to Nepal. According to the news sources, the sculpture was sold to several art dealers and museums before ending up on a lonely pedestal in the Museum of Berlin

Rawjesh RajbhandariRawjesh Rajbhandari

The Uma Maheshwor Temple in Kirtipur, Nepal, is a sacred site that holds great cultural and religious significance. Dedicated to the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati (known as Maheshwor and Uma in their divine forms), this ancient temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees and tourists alike. The temple's architecture reflects traditional Newari craftsmanship and design, with intricate woodcarvings, pagoda-style roofs, and ornate metalwork decorating its exterior. As visitors approach the temple, they are greeted by a sense of peace and tranquility, enhanced by the serene surroundings and views of the Kathmandu Valley. Inside the temple complex, devotees offer prayers, light oil lamps, and perform rituals to seek blessings from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple is also known for its annual festivals and religious ceremonies, which attract large crowds of worshippers and spectators. Apart from its religious significance, the Uma Maheshwor Temple is also a symbol of Nepal's rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess. The site's historical importance is underscored by its preservation efforts and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that future generations can continue to appreciate and cherish this sacred place. Ultimately, the Uma Maheshwor Temple in Kirtipur stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual beliefs and architectural legacy of the Nepalese people, offering a glimpse into the country's vibrant past and continuing traditions

Lokesh TimilsenaLokesh Timilsena

The temple of Uma-Maheshwar is situated near the Malla-period palace on the top of the Kirtipur hill. To this three-storeyed Shiva-Parvati temple, the local Newars call it the Kwa: Cho Dega:. This temple was built around 1655. According to a copper inscription found in the temple, the temple was built by Patra Vamsha Raut Vishow Nath of Ta: Bahal of Kirtipur in Baisakh of Nepal year 775. In his Temples of Nepal, foreign scholar Ronald M. Bernier has written that this temple was built in the year 1673. According to him, it was four-storeyed. But he has not given any sources.

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The temple was constructed during the reign of King Siddhi Narasingh Malla probably in 1655 A.D, in respect of the divine couple, Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. The temple stands over four successive plinths. The fourth plinth supports the entire weight of the temple and has twenty big pillars supporting the verandah. Two elephants stand on either side of the lower plinth, erected in 1662 AD, just seven years after installation of the main image. It was normal in those days to install the icons of Bhimsen and Kubera as guardians in a Shiva temple. The lower section of the lintels has figures of Astabhairav (8 form of Bhairav) and at the bottom of the figure are tiny erotic images carved beautifully in the strut. At ground level, in the south, is a Trishula. It is considered to represent Goddess Taleju.

It is said that the bell presently in the temple was originally of Ghantaghar (the famous Clocktower in Kathmandu). This was one among the four quarter striking bells of the tower. The great quake of 1934 did not spare the tower. To preserve the bell, ruling Prime Minister of the time, Juddha Shamsher offered it to this temple. There is a rumor that the original bell of this temple was stolen by a King of Bhaktapur ages ago.

Many assets of temples had been stolen and sold like it happened with countless temples in Nepal in recent times, but there are few cases of stolen items being returned. There was a news about 15 years ago that a 12th century stone sculpture of Uma- Maheshwor which was stolen from Wotol, Dhulikhel in 1982 would be returned to Nepal. According to the news sources, the sculpture was sold to several art dealers and museums before ending up on a lonely pedestal in the...

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The temple's architecture reflects traditional Newari craftsmanship and design, with intricate woodcarvings, pagoda-style roofs, and ornate metalwork decorating its exterior. As visitors approach the temple, they are greeted by a sense of peace and tranquility, enhanced by the serene surroundings and views of the Kathmandu Valley.

Inside the temple complex, devotees offer prayers, light oil lamps, and perform rituals to seek blessings from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple is also known for its annual festivals and religious ceremonies, which attract large crowds of worshippers and spectators.

Apart from its religious significance, the Uma Maheshwor Temple is also a symbol of Nepal's rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess. The site's historical importance is underscored by its preservation efforts and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that future generations can continue to appreciate and cherish this sacred place.

Ultimately, the Uma Maheshwor Temple in Kirtipur stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual beliefs and architectural legacy of the Nepalese people, offering a glimpse into the country's vibrant past and...

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Az Uma Maheshwor templom (helyi nevén Kwacho Dega) Kirtipur városának egyik legjelentősebb vallási és kulturális öröksége, amely a Himalája és a Katmandu-völgy lenyűgöző panorámájával várja a látogatókat.

Történelmi háttér A templomot 1655-ben építtette Rautra Vishwanath Babu, Siddhi Narsinga Malla király fia, és Shiva és Parvati isteneknek szentelték. A templomot több földrengés is megrongálta, különösen az 1832-es és az 1934-es földrengések során. A helyreállítási munkálatok 1933-ban kezdődtek, és 1982-ben fejeződtek be. 2008-ban további restaurálási munkálatokat végeztek az épület művészeti értékeinek megőrzése érdekében.

Építészeti jellemzők Háromszintes pagoda stílus: A templom háromszintes, pagoda stílusú épület, amely négy egymásra épülő téglapadláson nyugszik. A legfelső szintet aranyozott rézlemezek borítják. Díszített faelemek: A templom faajtói, oszlopai és gerendái gazdagon díszítettek, különböző hindu istenségek, például az Ashta Matrika és az Ashta Bhairav ábrázolásaival. A gerendákon erotikus faragványok is találhatók, amelyek a tantrikus hagyományokat tükrözik. Kőelefántok és védelmezők: A templom bejáratánál két kőelefánt áll, amelyek mellett Bhimsen és Kuber szobrai láthatók, akik a templom védelmezői. Harang: A templom északi oldalán található harangot 1895-ben öntötték a Gillett & Johnston Founders, Croydon műhelyében. Eredetileg a katmandui Ghantaghar óratorony része volt, de az 1934-es földrengés után áthelyezték a templomba.

Vallási jelentőség A templom fő istenségei Shiva és Parvati, akik álló testhelyzetben vannak ábrázolva, ami ritkaságnak számít a hindu ikonográfiában. A templom belsejében más istenségek szobrai is megtalálhatók, mint például Saraswati, Mahishmardini, valamint Ganesh. A templomban naponta végeznek puját (vallási szertartást), és különleges ünnepségeket tartanak a Dashain (más néven Mohani) fesztivál idején.

Kilátás és turisztikai jelentőség A templom 1414 méteres tengerszint feletti magasságban helyezkedik el, ami Kirtipur legmagasabb pontja. Innen lenyűgöző kilátás nyílik a Katmandu-völgyre és a Himalája hegycsúcsaira, beleértve a Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Cho Oyu és Ganesh Himal hegyeket.

Hasznos információk Cím: M7JF+2RF, Kirtipur Ring Rd, Kathmandu 44618, Nepál Megközelítés: A templom könnyen elérhető Katmanduból tömegközlekedéssel vagy taxival. Látogatási idő: A templom napközben látogatható, de érdemes a reggeli vagy késő délutáni órákban érkezni a legjobb fényviszonyok és a kilátás élvezete érdekében.

Az Uma Maheshwor templom nemcsak vallási jelentőséggel bír, hanem építészeti szépsége és lenyűgöző kilátása miatt is kihagyhatatlan látnivaló Kirtipurban. Ha Nepálban jársz, mindenképpen érdemes felkeresni ezt a...

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