Friday, December 18, 2009
Kathmandu, which is also known as Kantipur is full of religious temples, monuments, places and so on. Tourists visits here for the information of old civilization and culture. To gain the knowledge about the lifestyle of old persons and the related old festivals which is celebrated till now. Information about karunamaya temple, kumari temple, kastha mandap, pashupatinath temple, dakshinkali etc. can be easily gain. The main tourists attraction of Kathmandu are:1. Hanuman Dhoka(Durbar Square)
Hanuman Dhoka, which was built during the reign of King Pratap Malla consists old monuments, temples, palaces, and shows the cultural and religious life style of people. After placing the image of Hanuman in the gate of the palace, it was named Hanuman Dhoka. Temple of Taleju, the god of destruction, image of kal Bhairav, Basantapur Durbar, the Jaganath Temple, the Big Drums and Big Bell, the statue of King Pratap Malla, the Krishna Mandir, Panchamukhi Hanumam Temple, the temple of Shiv-Parvati, tribhuwan and Numismatic Museum are the major interestings things to view in this square.
2. Temple of Kumari
The virgin living goddess of Hindu Religion whose selected from Buddhist clan is called Kumari. She should possess some specialities like coming from Newari Shakya family, a virgin with no injuries or body marks, when she attends puberty then she is replaced by another one. The temple of Kumari is the residence of kumari which is situated in the vicinity of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar. During the reign of King Jay Prakash Malla, it was built having beautifully carved window screens and wooden balconies. Taking Photo is strictly prohibited.
3. Kasthamandap
Kasthamandap, which is also known as Maru Sattal is situated near the Kumari Temple. During the reign of King Laxmi Narsingh Malla, it has been constructed from the wood of single tree.
4. Swayambhunath
Swayambhunath is one of the world's most glorius Buddhist Chaityas which is said to be 2000 year's old. The Chaitya which forms the main structure is made of a solid hemisphere of brick and clay supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gift. Painted on the four sides of the spire bases are the allseeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3km above the Kathmandu City. This hill is a mosiac of small pagoda and chaityas temples.5. Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath temple, which lies 5 km east of Kathmandu City on the bank of Bagmati River is the temple of Lord Shiva. It has 2 tiered golden roof and silver doors and is famous for its beautiful architecture. On the day of Shiv ratri, it is the centre of aanual pilgrimage. Only Hindus are allowed to enter inside the temple but the visitors can view the temple and the activities done inside the temple from the eastern bank of the Holy Bagmati River.6. Guheshwori Temple
Guheshwori temple, a holy and historic temple of Goddess Sati Devi is situated near the temple of Pashupati Temple. No image of any goddess are there in the temple of Guheshwori which is also in the bank of holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter inside the temple.
7. Dakshinkali Temple
It is situated at about 20 km south of Kathmandu City. It is one of the most important place of pilgrimage regarding the Hindu Goddess . Pilgirms visits the temple to offer their prayers and animals sacrifices to the Goddess hoping that the goddess will fulfill their wish and after fulfilling their wish. It is one of the popular picnic spot with facilities of water and electricity.
8. Kirtipur
Kirtipur is situated at about 8 km southwest of Kathmandu City on the top of hill which is an ancient town. This historic newari town has many things to offer like old shrines and temples, the people wearing typical newari dressess, old houses etc. It is fmous for the historic bravery of its people. On the top of the town, there is ancient temple of Bagh Bhairab from where most part of Kathmandu Valley can be viewed easily. The town also have the temple of Uma Maheshwor having the large ancient bell. It is said that when the enemy gonna attack the town the people use to ring the bell to beware. Tribhuvan University is Located at the foot of the Kirtipur town.
9. Martyr's Memorial Gate( Shahid Gate)
Martyr's Memorial Gate, which is situated near the Tundikhel and Bhadrakali temple contains the statue of the four martyr's namely Ganga Lal, Shukra Raj Shastri, Dasharath Chand, Dharma Bhakta who hav sacrifice their life for the country. and also contains the statue of late King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev.
10. Naryanhiti Museum
It is past Royal Palace. From the temple of the Narayan and famous historic water spout situated at that palce. After republic of Nepal, this palace turns to museum. Visitors can view the living style of past Kings and many other things related to Kings.
Bouddhanath, Buddhanilkantha, Kaisar Library, National Museum, Natural History Museum, Gokarna, Balaju Water Garden are the other attractions of Kathamandu.
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