Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the center of
Bhaktapur city. Bhaktapur Durbar Square was designated as a World Heritage site in Nepal by UNESCO
in 1979. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is bigger in area than Kathmandu Durbar Square
and less crowded compared to Patan Durbar Square. The devastating earthquake of
1934 is believed to have destroyed buildings and many temples of the Bhaktapur
Durbar Square. There is a ticket booth in the end of the Durbar Square where
SAARC nationals and foreigners need to pay an entrance fee.
Heritages
Bhaktapur Durbar Square has among the greatest collections
of the best medieval arts of Nepal. There are lots of lovely temples, buildings
and palaces at the Bhaktapur Durbar Square that are examples of architecture.
These include The Lion Gate, The Golden Gate, the 55 window palace, the statue
of Bhupatindra Malla, Nyatopola temple, Vatsala Temple, Dattatraya temple, The
Art Gallery, Pujari Math, Bhairav Nath temple, The Shiva Parvati Temple and the
Pashupatinath Temple. Dattatreya Temple is the oldest temple architecture in
Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Temples
The Lion Gate was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in the
17th century. The Lion Gate is guarded on each side by 2 stone statues of
Goddess Ugrachandi and Lord Bhairab and by statues of lions. It's said that cut
off so that he couldn't replicate those masterpieces. The Golden Temple, which
was built by King Ranjit Malla, has a picture of Goddess Kali and Garuda (the
legendary guy bird) at the top. It is embellished with mythical creatures and
nymphs with intricacy. The Golden Gate is this 55 window palace along with the
Taleju Temple's entrance. A group of four temples at the end of the Durbar
Square, namely Rameshwar Temple, Badri Temple, Krishna Temple and Shiva Temple,
are known as the Char Dham - four places.
The temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, also Called the
Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple, is a replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in
Kathmandu. Legend has it that a Bhaktapur king had a dream in which Lord Shiva
asked him to build a temple to him. The king built the Pashupatinath Temple and
obeyed the command of Lord Shiva. Nyatopola temple at Bhaktapur is 5 storied
and is 30 meters high. Nyatopola Temple is one of the greatest examples of
Nepali architecture. In Newari, Nyatopole refers to the 5 elements - water,
wind, fire, sky and earth.
Palaces The 55 Window Palace has a balcony of 55 windows and
is considered a unique masterpiece of woodcarving. King Bhupatindra Malla in
the 17th century remodeled the palace.
Bhakapur Royal Palace was built by King Yaksha Malla and has
been added to by many kings. This palace's western end was converted to an Art
Gallery. The Art Gallery has a screen of Hindu and Buddhist paintings, paubha
(paintings on fabric ) and metal, rock and woodcrafts. The Art Gallery is open
everyday except for Tuesdays. Vatsala Temple is a gorgeous Shikhara style
temple. Has a strong resemblance.
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