Nyatapola Temple

पाँचतले मन्दिर
temple in Bhaktapur
#2 in Bhaktapur / #18 in Nepal
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by Ganesh Paudel
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur, Nepal, is a stunning five-tiered pagoda built in 1702 during the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, is renowned for its architectural grandeur and intricate craftsmanship. Standing at approximately 30 meters tall, it is the tallest pagoda-style temple in Nepal. The temple's name, "Nyatapola," translates to "five stories," reflecting its impressive structure. Each tier of the temple is guarded by pairs of stone figures, including wrestlers, elephants, lions, griffins, and deities, symbolizing increasing levels of strength.


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