About Shikhara

Shikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to "mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India, and also often used in Jain temples.

Buddhist monuments and the Kings of Patan

Jul

2022

Dharma, Monuments Sambid Bilas Pant

Long time ago, King Sarvananda of Dipavati invited sages around the country for distributing alms. Dipankara Buddha, a Buddha who reached enlightenment prior to Gautama Buddha, was also invited. However, instead of visiting the palace, Dipankara Buddha visited a nearby hut belonging to an old lady. In late 2021, a 1400-year-old stone inscription was discovered in front of the Bhimsen Temple at Patan Durbar. It was kept there by Lichhavi ruler Anshu Verma. The inscription .

The Tales of Padmapani Lokeshwar, Sankata and the Mahankal Bhairava

Jun

2022

Avalokiteśvara, Dharma, Hinduism Sambid Bilas Pant

King Narendra Deva along with the tantric priest, Bandudatta and a local farmer, Lalit travelled all the way to Assam, to bring Padmapani Lokeshwar to Kathmandu but since they faced a lot of "sankat" (dangers) along the way, the priest Bandudatta summoned Sankata, the "deity who removes dangers". In ancient Nepal, stories about gods and goddesses have existed from the beginning of time and they were an important part of everyday life. They elaborated everything from .

The Historic Sacred Shrines in Surkhet

Jun

2022

Dharma, Hinduism Sambid Bilas Pant

Kakre Vihar is the oldest shrine in Surkhet — several temples were built by the Khas Kings in the region but most of them have been lost to time. Surkhet valley was part of the Khas Kingdom that controlled parts of Nepal, India and Tibet between the 11th and early 14th centuries. The Sinja Valley in Jumla District of the Karnali Province was the kingdom’s capital city. However, the Surkhet valley which connects the northern .

The oldest Hindu Temple, Changu Narayan

Dec

2017

Gods, Hinduism, Temples Himalayas Life

Changu Narayan is the oldest temple in Nepali history and stands on the top of a hill called Changu or Dolagiri. It is located in Changunarayan VDC of Bhaktapur district and is 8 miles east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The temple is dedicated to the deity Lord Vishnu. The temple was originally constructed during the Lichhavi Dynasty that dates back to 4th century and was rebuilt in 1702 after a major .