माइतीघर मण्डला | |
27°41′41″N 85°19′13″E / 27.694636774069195°N 85.32038141781345°E | |
Location | Kathmandu |
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Type | Mandala |
Material | Concrete |
Completion date | 2001 |
The Maitighar Mandala (Nepali: माइतीघर मण्डला) is a symbolic monument located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is an island at the intersection of roads from Thapathali, New Baneshwor, Bhadrakali and at the southeast corner of Singhadurbar, the administrative centre of Nepal. It forms an important landmark in the beautification of Kathmandu city and a master piece of art depicting Buddhist relics. It also marks the initiation mark stone of one of the major highways of Nepal, Araniko Highway, that links Nepal with China.