CULTURAL HERITAGE: 2010

Janaki temple

Janaki temple is one of the ancient cultural heritages of Nepal which carries religious importance of god and goddess. This temple is located in Dhanusa district of Janakpur zone. This place is generally hotter than the other places. Inside this temple here is a idol of god Ram and goddess Sita thousands of people from inside as well as outside of the country used to come here yearly for worshipping purpose. It is believed that after worshipping this temple a couple's relationship last forever with happily. Many of the followers of Hindu religion from India also come here for worshipping the temple. Especially on the occasion of ram Nawami many pilgrims from different places used to visit.

Lumbini

Lumbini is most scared place for Buddhist and is one of the most glorious spots for the country because Siddhartha Gautam was born here in 623 BC. This place lies 1 kilometer west of Siddharthanagar in Rupendehi district of the Lumbini zone. it is said that Lumbini is a beautiful garden of green and shady Sal trees . Mostly people used to visits here on the occasion of full moon day of Baishak which is the birth date of Lord Buddha. Lumbini remained neglected for centuries but recently both Nepal Governments as well as the united nation have taken a keen interested in its development.

Bajrayogini Temple

Bajrayogini temple is known as Hyakhya Majhu in Newari language. This temple is located at Sakhu of Katmandu district. It is 17 kilometer far from the Katmandu towards north east direction. On the north of this temple there is Marnishail mountain and on the eastern side there temple like Hanuman temple, Ganesh temple and Bhairave temple. Around this temple we can found newari community. This temple is made in pagoda style with three steps. The roof is made up of brass. Here is a statue of both religion i.e. Hindu and Buddhist. It is significant from the historical cultural religious and tourism point of view.

Bhaktapur Durbar square

Bhaktapur durbar square was built by .It is located in Bhaktapur district. this durbar square consist of the palace of 55 Window and also has innumerable temples housing all important deities and other architectural structures like the lion gates , the statue of king Bhupatendra Malla , the golden gate , the Badsala temple and the Bell of Barking Dogs, etc. The magnificent statue of king Malla is placed in a column of facing the royal palace. The golden is the main entrance to the courtyard of the palace. The bronze bell is known as bell of barking dogs because the dogs around begin to barks and howl as the bell makes sound.

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square is situated in the heart of Patan city. It is surrounded by different ancient palaces, temples and shrines, which are noted for their exquisite carving. This square consists of three main courtyards –the Mulchowk, the sundari chowk and the keshav Narayan chowk. The Sundari chowk holds in its center a masterpiece of stone architecture the royal bath called Tushahity. Inside the durbar square there is the statue of lord Krishna named as Krishna mandir built in the sixteenth century and it completely made up of stone. Many pilgrims as well as visitor come to visit the Durbar Square area yearly.

Katmandu Durbar Square

Katmandu Durbar Square is also known as Hanumandhoka Durbar Square. It is situated in the heart of Katmandu the capital city of Nepal. This square consists of old temple, spectacular images and other unique construction. The Hanuman dhoka square derives its name from the big statue of Hanuman. Inside this durbar square we can see the temple of Taleju , the temple of Kal Bhairav , the god of destruction , Nautale Durbar , the Big bell , the Big drum , the coronation Nasal chowk and the Jaganath temple are the major attraction places in the square. It is closed to the temple of Kumari which is the residence of the living goddess in Nepal.

Swayambhunath

There are many temples in the swayambhu site, but the main chaitya is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist chaitya. It is also said to be about 2000 years old ancient. It is situated on a hillock which is about 77 meter high from the ground level. Swoyambhu means "the self created one" it is said that in ancient times swayambhu appeared by itself as a beacon of the light over the lotus with the thousand of petals and later on a stupa was erected above that site covering the light. In swoyambhu there are huge number of monkey so nowadays it is also known as Monkey temple. Many visitor come from different place to visit it.

Bouddhanath

The stupa of bouddhanath lies 8 kilometer east from the Katmandu valley. This colossal Buddhist stupa is the biggest lamest temple in the world. It is built in pagoda style with all seeing two eyes of Buddha just above the dome watching in all four directions. In the dome shape structure, the holy relics of Buddha are believed to be kept preserved. Around the stupa on all sides there are prayer wheels with the mantra "OM MANI PADME HUM" inscribed on them. In the northern side of the temple there is a small shrine of Ajima, the Buddhist goddess who takes care of children. At presents there are five Tibetan monasteries where Tibetan Buddhist monks offer homage to the Buddhist deities.

Changu Narayan temple

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath is a famous cultural heritage of Nepal. It is located in Gausala, Katmandu district. It was built by Prachanda Dev. It is a ancient temple of Nepal, here is a statue of god Shiva. He is believed by all Nepali people and many people come to worship the statue of god Shiva daily. Mostly people used to come on the occasion of Shiva ratri, Teej, during the year. Every Monday many pilgrims used to come here and worship god Shiva. Many Hindu pilgrims outside from the country like India Sri lank as well as tourist come here to visit the temple and see the ancient art of this temple but the foreigner are not allow to get inside the temple area and take the photo of god Shiva.