Kumbheshwar Temple

Kumbheshwar Temple
कुम्भेश्वर मन्दिर
Kumbheshwar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictLalitpur
DeityShiva
FestivalsJanai Purnima, Shivaratri, Teej, Bala Chaturdashi etc.
Location
LocationKathmandu
StateBagmati
CountryNepal
Kumbheshwar Temple is located in Kathmandu
Kumbheshwar Temple
Location in Kathmandu
Geographic coordinates27°40′36″N 85°19′33″E / 27.67667°N 85.32583°E / 27.67667; 85.32583
Architecture
TypePagoda
CreatorKing Jayasthiti Malla
Completed1392
Specifications
Temple(s)3
Monument(s)5

Kumbheshwar Temple (Nepali: कुम्भेश्वर मन्दिर) is one of the oldest Hindu temples, situated 200m from the northern part of Patan Durbar Square. It was built in the 14th century (around 1392) by King Jayasthiti Malla which makes it the oldest temple in Patan. It is one of the two free-standing, five-story temples, the other being the famous Nyatapola temple of Bhaktapur. The temple is noted for its graceful proportions and fine woodcarvings and is dedicated to Shiva, as indicated by the large Nandi, or bull, facing the temple.[1]

  1. ^ "Kumbheshwor Temple, Kathmandu - Patan". Radha.name. Retrieved 2016-12-31.