Bhaktapur : For The People
Friends: Have you ever tasted Juju-dhau? Perhaps you have heard about the majestic sunrise of Nagarkot. What about Changu Narayan, the world heritage site, and Siddha Pokhari, the pond with pearl-blue water?
The Durbar Square is the most open public place of the city. Scattered around it are grand structures like temples and palaces, decorated with wonderful works of art. The 55 window palace, the golden gate and the national art gallery with rich scroll painting are other attractions here. The Nyatapola Temple, a fice-storied shrine of Goddess Laxmi, commonly known as Panch-tale Mandir,lies to the east of the Durbar Square. It is the tallest pagoda-style temple of the country, built in 1702 AD by Malla rulers.
The main inhabitants of Bhaktapur are Newars, who inherit a very rich culture. The excel in pottery, woodcarving and sculpture. The also undertake agriculture and trade for theire livelihood.
Amazed by the beauty of this historic city of living heritage, E.A. Powell, an Englishman once commmented, "Were there nothing else in Nepal, save the Durbar Square of Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur), it would stilll be amply worth making a joruney halfway round the globe to see."
Place of Bhaktapur
Durbur Square. It is the tallest pagoda-style temple of the country, built in 1702 AD by Malla rulers.Amazed by the beauty of this historic city of living heritage, E.A. Powell, an Englishman once commented, “Were there nothing else in Nepal, save the Durbar Square of Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur), it would still be amply worth making a journey halfway round the globe to see.”
Bkaktapur Durbar Square
The golen Gate is the entracne to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 windows. Built by King Ranjit Malla, the gate is ont of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marbelous intricacy. The palace of 55 Windows was built in 1700 AD. Among the brick balcony of 55 windows. This balcony is a masterpiece of wood carving. The stone temple of Batsala Devi which is also located in the Durbar Square is full of intricate carvings. This temple also sets a beautiful example of Shikhara style architecture in Nepal. There is a bronze bell on the terrace of the temple which is also known as the "Bell of Barking Dogs". This colossal bell, placed in 1737 AD, was rung to signal curfew during those days. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate. the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture gallery, the Batsala temple, etc. A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monumnet List in 1979. As per Bhaktpur Municipality from 1 Jan. 2001 entrace fees has been increased to Rs. 750 per person for foreigners and Rs. 50 per person for SAARC nationals is charged. Children under 12 years of age will not be charged.
The National Art Gallery
Contains ancient and medieval painting belonging to Hindu and Buddhist schools depiction Tantrism of various perious periods and descriptions.
Nyatapola Temple
This five-story pagoda was built in 1702 AD by King Bhupatindra Malla. It stands on a five-terraced platform. On each of the terraces squat a famous for its massive structure and subtle workmanship.
Bhairavnath Temple
This temple was first built as a one-story pagoda but was later changed into a three storey temple in 1718 AD by King Bhupatindra mall. The temple is noted for its artistic graandeur. It is dedicated to Lord Bhiarv - the God of terror.
Dattatraya Temple
Built in 1427 AD, this temple is said to have been built from the trunk of a single tree. Near this temple is a monastery with exquisitely carved peacock windows.
Dattratraya Square
the Square takes its name from the Dattrataya Temple. The Square is famous for ornate monasteries known as Maths. The National Wood-working Museum and the Brass and Bronze Museum are housed here.
Surya Vinayak
Situated in a beautiful surrounding of Bhadgaon , the temple of Ganesh is placed in a sylvan settings to catch the first rays of the rising sun. It is a good picnic spot flanked by many attractive landscapes.
Thimi
Thimi is a farming town situated 8 km east of Kathmandu on the way to Bhaktapur . Thimi is famous for earthen pots, home spun cotton cloth and artistic masks.
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