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Patan is protected by UNISCO world heritage site. Patan
is the second largest city in the valley. It is some
time referred to as Lalitpur, which means city of
beauty. Patan has long Buddhist history and the four
corners of the city are marked by stupas. Patans
central Durbar square is absolutely packed with temples.
It an architectural feast with a far greater
concentration of temples per sq meter than in Kathmandu
or Bhaktipur. Numerous other temples widely diverse
style as well as many Buddhist monasteries are sacttered
around this fascinating town. The Patan Durbar square is
a concentrated mass of temples, undoubtedly the most
visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be
seen in Nepal. There is also many others numerous
temples are Krishna, Bhimsen, Taleju bell, Bhai Dega and
others many temples gives you more experience about
Nepali people faith and respect on religion. All the
temples are decorated by numerous arts and architecture.
The Patan also offers you Newari people culture and them
life style.
The ancient city is located on the southern bank of the
holy Bagmati River and is approximately five kilometers
south-east of the capital. The whole city is full of
Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze
gateways, marvelous statues, guardian deities and
magnificent carvings including stone carving, metal
carving and wood carving. Well noted for its gorgeous
craftsmen and metal workers, it is often known as the
city of superb artists. The majority of the citizens
follow the Buddhist faith.
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Some of the Monuments to be seen here are :- |
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Patan Durbar Square
The ancient city Patan, situated 5km Southeast of
Katmandu, it is known as the city of fine arts. The city
is full on Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The
diversity of medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism
and Buddhism for low rich has left a rich legacy of
Impressive sightseeing in this city for visitors. Patan
Durbar Square constitutes the focus of visitors'
attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces,
temples, and shrine noted for their exquisite carvings.
The square consists three main courtyards, the central
courtyards, Sundari Courtyards, and eshar Narayan
courtyards. The Sundari Courtyards holds in its center a
master piece of stone architecture.
Krishna Mandir
Built in the 16th century by late King Siddhi Narsingh
Malla, this temple is made of pure stone. It is a
marvelous structure constructed completely out of stone,
except for the few pinnacles or the spires adjusted out
of metal. The carvings on its friezes depict battle
scenes from the ancient Hindu epics of South Asia, the
Ramayan and the Maha-Varat in particular. Opposite
remains the single stone pillar with a Garud sitting on,
paying decent homage to Lord Krishna.
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