Kathmandu Patan Durbar Square--two free temple

📍 Oku Bahal Rudra Varna Mahavihar 🩵Oku Bahal Rudra Varna Mahavihar is one of the famous Buddhist temples in Patan Square, with a history dating back to the 13th century. Nepal is known for its abundance of temples, often said to have "more temples than houses and more gods than people," and this is evident here. 🌟The entire compound is compact, resembling a traditional Chinese quadrangle. The three-story main hall faces south, while the side halls are comparatively lower. ✨The temple houses many treasures, including vajras, bronze bells, British lion figures with hanging flags, winged horses, peacocks, and other statues. 🌿 Particularly notable is the red-faced Buddha statue in the main shrine, which is a rare masterpiece. The statues and other works within the shrine are made of bronze and brass, crafted by local artisans of Patan. 🌈The courtyard at the back of the temple is relatively modern and belongs to the surrounding residents, featuring a medium-sized stupa and some painted sculptures. 🚩Rudra Varna Mahavihar, Lalitpur 44700 Nepal 📍 Mahabodhi Temple ✨Dating back to 1585, this temple was rebuilt after the 1934 Nepal earthquake. Its design is directly inspired by the Mahabodhi Temple, a World Heritage Site in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. 🩵The main hall is constructed entirely of red earthen bricks, and each hall is adorned with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, earning it the nickname "Temple of a Thousand Buddhas" or "Stupa of a Thousand Buddhas." 🚩Mahabodhi Temple Patan, Lalitpur 44600 Nepal. 🎫 Admission: Both temples are within a hundred meters of each other and are freely open to the public. Regardless of whether you visit the core area of Patan Square, these two attractions are well worth a visit, adding richness to your exploration of the Patan area. #Nepal trip#travel story#Nepal#trip diary#travel guide#temple#Kathmandu#Lalitpur#Mahabodhi Temple# Oku Bahal Rudra Varna Mahavihar