Jor Ganesh Temple
Jor Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Jor Ganesh Temple is situated nearby to the government office Kathmandu Metropolitan Public Health and Social Development Office, as well as near the community center Nabahi Chowk.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Kasthamandap.
Basantapur Durbar Square
Square
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Basantapur Durbar Square is situated 290 metres north of Jor Ganesh Temple.
Kasthamandap
Hindu temple
Kasthamandap is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in Nepal, in Kathmandu Durbar Square. The original three-story wooden structure, with sections dated to the 7th century CE, was destroyed in the April 2015 Nepal earthquake along with many other culturally significant structures in the historic square. Kasthamandap is situated 300 metres northwest of Jor Ganesh Temple.
Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu
Hindu temple
Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu shrine located in Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to legend, the shrine was found at a paddy field and later it was placed at the Durbar Square by King Pratap Malla. Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu is situated 340 metres north of Jor Ganesh Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Maru.
Indra Chowk
Locality
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Indra Chowk or Wongha: is one of the ceremonial and market squares on the artery passing through the historic section of Kathmandu, Nepal. The intersection of Indra Chowk, along with Maru, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Makhan, Jana Baha, Asan and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street.
Maru
Neighborhood
Maru is a historic neighborhood in central Kathmandu, Nepal and one of the most important cultural spots in the city. It is linked with the origin of the name Kathmandu, and forms part of what is generically known as Durbar Square, the old royal palace complexes of temples, shrines and palace buildings all of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Central Kathmandu
Photo: Anup Sadi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Central Kathmandu is the heart of Kathmandu. It covers Ratna Park, the former palace and New Road, and is home to a number of luxury hotels and the embassy quarter.
Jor Ganesh Temple
- Type: Hindu temple
- Also known as: “जोर गणेश मन्दिर”
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.70167° or 27° 42′ 6″ northLongitude
85.30743° or 85° 18′ 27″ eastOpen location code
7MV7P824+MXOpenStreetMap ID
node 1496687882OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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