About Vidhyeshvari Vajra Yogini Temple

The Vidhyeshvari Vajra Yogini Temple - also known as the Bijeśvarī Vajrayoginī, Bidjeshwori Bajra Jogini, Bijayaswar, Bidjeswori, or Visyasvari Temple - is a Newar Buddhist temple in the Kathmandu valley dedicated to the Vajrayāna Buddhist deity Vajrayoginī in her form as Akash Yogini. The temple stands on the west bank of the Bishnumati river next to the ancient religious site of the Ramadoli (Karnadip) cremation ground and is on the main path from Swayambhunath stupa to Kathmandu.

Rudravarna Mahavihar or Uku Bahal - An ancient monastery in Patan, Nepal

Newari Bahals – social norms & lifestyle

Jun

2022

Culture

Bahals (Nepal Bhasa:बहाः) are courtyard generally constructed by Newari families and their descendants reside in it for generations. Hence, it is not just a unit of residence but also a unit of kinship. The Guthis of Newars have their basis on Bahals. They play an enormous role in maintaining the norms of Newari society and lifestyle. The characteristics of a Baha are: - A square or rectangular space bounded by buildings in all sides - Surrounding .