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Kathmandu's Durbar Square is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. One of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Kathmandu Durbar Square held the palaces of the kings who ruled over the city. It is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram cloaked in red and sheltered by an umbrella, the statue dates from 1672, the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees.
Hanuman statue marks the dhoka (entrance) to the Hanuman Dhoka. The entrance leads to Nasal Chok, the courtyard where most royal events such as coronation, performances, and yagyas, holy fire rituals, take place.
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Hanuman dhokha : The old royal palace at kathamdu durbar square, Nepal
Hanuman Dhoka built in 16th century is Royal Palace of former king. Name of the palace comes form the stone image of Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, that sits near the main entrance. Most of outer exterior of the structure is covered with wooden carvings and for sure i have never seen such beautiful wooden carving anywhere in the world.
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Hanuman dhoka darbar square present situation of Kathmandu Nepal
Kathmandu Hanuman Dhoka Darbar Square present situation of Nepal
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
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Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square & Indrajatra Nepal (हनुमान ढोका दरबार र इन्द्रजात्रा )
My Vlog Video of Kathmandu and Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Royal Palace of Malla Kings. Indra Jatra is the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu, Nepal.
विश्वसम्पदामा सुचिकृत हनुमान ढोका दरबार स्क्वायर काठमाडौं को न्युरोड़ नजिक रहेको छ । वसन्तपुर दरबार, महादेव मन्दिर,त्रैलोक्य मोहन नारायण मन्दिर, कुमारी घर, हनुमानको मूर्ति, काल भैरव, शिव पार्वती मन्दिर, कृष्णको अष्टभूज मन्दिर, जगन्नाथ मन्दिर, सिहं सत्तल, तलेजु मन्दिर आदि यहाँको मुख्य आकर्षण रहेका छन् ।
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Hanuman Dhoka durbar square Kathmandu
จัตุรัสกลางเมืองกาธมันฑุ เมืองหลวงของเนปาล
Hanuman statue, Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu,Nepal
Hanuman Dhoka is a complex of structures with the Royal Palace of the Malla kings and also of the Shah dynasty in the Durbar Square of central Kathmandu, Nepal. It is spread over five acres. The eastern wing with ten courtyards is the oldest part dated to the mid 16th century. It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century with many temples. Sundari Chowk and Mohan Chowk in the north part of the palace are both closed. In 1768, in the southeast part of the palace, four lookout towers were added by Prithvi Narayan Shah. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace. The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages and legend states that if all the 15 are read milk would spring from the middle of stone tablet.
Kathmandu:
Kathmandu is the capital and largest urban agglomerate of Nepal. The agglomerate consists of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at its core, and its sister cities Patan, Kirtipur, Thimi, and Bhaktapur. It also includes the recently recognized urban areas of Shankhapur, Karyabinayak, and Champapur. Banepa, Dhulikhel, and Panauti are satellite urban areas of Kathmandu located just outside the Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu is also known informally as KTM or the tri-city. According to a census conducted in 2011, Kathmandu metropolis alone has 975,453 inhabitants; and the agglomerate has a population of more than 2.5 million inhabitants. The metropolitan city area is (50.67 square kilometres (19.56 sq mi)) and has a population density of 19,250 per km².
The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley of central Nepal. It is surrounded by four major mountains: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun, and Chandragiri. Kathmandu Valley is part of three districts (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur), has the highest population density in the country, and is home to about a twelfth of Nepal's population.
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Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
Visit Nepal 2074 || very interesting scene of Hanuman Dhoka Kathmandu.
Visit Nepal 2074 || very interesting scene of Hanuman Dhoka Kathmandu.This video encourage to all the tourist to visit Nepal once.
Hanuman Dhoka Durbar - Nepal Vlog 2017 ????
Still Renovating but Beautiful... if you are visiting nepal soon then you must go... even the surrounding around the durbar is amazing... old temples and buildings i enjoyed being there. Will surely go back again ☺️☺️☺️
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Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
Kathmandu Durbar Square Reconstruction. Historic UNESCO world heritage site.
The Must See Places in Kathmandu for everyone , the legendary “Kathmandu Durbar Square” Aka “Hanuman Dhoka” has been showcased in this video. After the disasterous earthquake of 2015, this site got devastated. From then reconstruction efforts has been carried out. National and international donors are keen to restore this historical landmark of Nepal. Thanks to the effort of US, China, Japan, and us ourselves. The reconstruction is ongoing and in few years we will see a brand new, restored Basantapur Durbar palace. Enjoy this video and please share as well. Thank You.
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square--Nepal-- heart of the Kathmandu city
Human Dhoka is a complex of structure with the Royal Palace of the Malla Kings and Shah dynasty. The royal family lived in this palace till 1886, where after they shifted to Narayanhiti Palace.It was expanded by King Pratap Malla in the 17th centuary.The Hanuman Dhoka(Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Nepali) gets its name from the stone of Hindu monkey god, Hanuman, and it is near the entryway. The statue dates from 1672; the god’s face has long disappeared under a coating of orange vermillion paste applied by generations of devotees. ‘Dhoka’ means door in Nepali.The stone inscription outside is in fifteen languages.
The Hanuman Dhoka originally housed 35 courtyards, but the 1934 earthquake reduced the palace to today’s 10 chowks (courtyards).
Sadly, the palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive. At this time, the palace was closed for reconstruction, but it will be open again when this work is complete.
Overview
Location Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Significance Former Royal Palace of the Malla Kings
Major Attractions Nasal Chowk and Basantpur Temple
Distinctive Feature The place is home to dozens of monkeys
Famous For Coronation of Nepalese Kings
Sites To See
The following sites offer a glimpse of the culture, religion and history of the Nepal Kingdom.
• Taleju Temple
• Kal Bhairab (God of Destruction) Statue
• Nautalle Durbar
• Nasal Chowk
• The Gaddi Baithak
• The Statue of King Pratap Malla
• The Big Bell
• Big Drum
• The Jagnnath Temple
The Palace Entrance
We start from the entrance of the square. On entering the palace or Durbar square, there lies 17th century statue of Hanuman, covered in red clothes and holding an umbrella. This is a highly revered statue by the believers of Hinduism. On the left is an interesting sculpture of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, tearing apart the demon Hiranyakasipu. The statues and sculptures are indeed overwhelming.
Nasal Chowk
In Nepali ‘NASAL’ means ‘dancing one’. Assuming that the palace reopens,your first taste of the royal palace will be this handsome courtyard inside the main entrance. The Nasal Chowk courtyard got its name from the beautiful image of Dancing Shiva, on east side of the Chowk.Nasal Chowk was constructed in the Malla period, but many of the building around the square are constructed in Shah dynasty(Rana period). The Chowk has historical importance considering it was the place where King Gyanendra was crowned in 2001.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue , Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber , of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the damaged Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple.This venerable temple dedicated to Hanuman.It has five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter. Source=