Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Indian Style Temple, Swayambhu nath

Indian Temple at Swayambhu nath

the Pratapura Shikara, pictured here is one of two Indian-style temples that flank the Great Thunderbolt at the entrance to the stupa platform. These were built in 1646 by the King of Nepal, Partap Malla. According to local belief, building these temples gave the king the spiritual force necessary to win wars over neighboring Tibetans,ensuring Nepal's sovereignty over the area





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