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Bhaktapur Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur, stood the
capital of Nepal Valley once during the olden days. And
today it is a treasure home of medieval arts and
architectures. According to a legend this city was
founded in 889 A.D. by late King Anand Deb who belonged
to the famous Lichhabi dynasty. The whole city takes the
relevant shape of a 'Khat-Kon' or David's Star.
Bhaktapur signifies the "City of Devotees", with the
sole majority of Hindus. The urban sector covers an area
of 4 square miles. Pottery plus weaving form its
traditional industries. They make the best yogurt of the
kingdom; so it is known as 'juju dhou' or 'king curd.'
Nowadays numerous cottage factories produce masks and
wooden handicrafts as well. Bhaktapur is 13 kilometers
direct east of Kathmandu and is accessible by public
taxi vehicles including the bus, mini-bus, trolley-bus,
cab and auto-rickshaw.
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Some of the Monuments to be seen here are :- |
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur, literally the city of Devotees', is renowned
for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colorful
festivals, traditional dances and the typical Newar life
style. Tourists visiting Nepal feel their visit
incomplete unless they get a mesmerizing glimpse of this
ancient city of culture. Old dances and festival are
still observed by the locals with the same fervor and
enthusiasm as their ancestors did in the past. King
Yarsh Mall (15th century) heavily fortified this city.
The Hindus and the Buddhists have coexisted in harmony
and drawn inspirations from each other through the ages.
Bhaktapur is predominantly comprised of the peasantry,
painting, carving, masonry, bronze casting, jewelry;
pottery, etc are other traditional enterprises still
existing. Monuments and artistic carvings on wood, stone
and metals are strewn all over the historical core of
the city. Alleys and narrow and zigzagged lanes lead you
to see the Environment of Newar medieval settlements.
Datta - Traya Square
Further to the north-east of Toumadhi Square is another
interesting locality called Datta-Traya Square. In fact
this is the second important urban spot of Bhadgaon. The
Datta-Traya Temple also built by late King Vupatindra
Malla in the 17th century is a famous pagoda carrying an
amusing history. This is a wooden temple facing west; it
is believed that the timber used for its relevant
construction was sawed out of a single tree. So you can
imagine how big the tree must have been. The square has
been nomenclatured from the name of the Deity itself.
The three-storied temple is dedicated to the
three-headed Deity of the orthodox Hindus. It symbolizes
the divine triad, a mere combination of Brahma (the
Creator), Bishnu (the Preserver) and Maheshwor (the
Destroyer). The square as a whole can be regarded as a
marvelous gallery of intricate wood carvings. One can
smell environments of medieval period around the square.
In the periphery of the temple, you can also see
monasteries, Vimsen Temple and a platform. There are a
couple of handicraft quarters around where watching the
skills of the carvers is a sheer joy. The Pujari-Math
Temple has the renowned Peacock Window in the laneside
facing the cardinal direction of east. It is a pure
wooden structure, a master-piece indeed. Apart from
these, there exist two special museums-the Metal Craft
Museum and the Wood Craft Museum.
Changu Narayan
It is Listed in the world cultural heritage, it is also
a scenic spot situated at the altitude of about 1700, 4
km to the north of Bhaktapur. The temple is believed to
be the oldest of all the temples of Nepal. It is said to
have built by king Hari Datta Verma in 323 A.D. And most
Authentic inscription locates in the precinct of changu
Narayan is dated 464 AD. And it is accredited to the
King Lichavi King Mandeva.
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