Atako Narayan Temple

Atako Narayan Temple is a Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Atako Narayan Temple is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Ganesh Temple, as well as near the college Nepal Sanskrit BiswoVidyalaya.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kasthamandap and Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu.

Kasthamandap

Hindu temple

Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0.

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 110 metres north of Atako Narayan 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 220 metres northeast of Atako Narayan Temple.

Taleju Temple

Place of worship

Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Taleju Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal patron goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal. It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taleju Temple is situated 280 metres northeast of Atako Narayan Temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maru and Indra Chowk.

Maru

Neighborhood

Photo: S Pakhrin, CC BY 2.0.

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.

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.

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.

Atako Narayan Temple

Type: Hindu temple
Also known as: “अटाको नारायण मन्दिर”
Categories: place of worship and religion
Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

27.70302° or 27° 42′ 11″ north

Longitude

85.30606° or 85° 18′ 22″ east

Open location code

7MV7P834+6C

OpenStreetMap ID

node 1496687887

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=place_of_worship

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In Other Languages

“Atako Narayan Temple” goes by many names.

Korean: “쿠마리 사원(쿠마리 하우스)”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nepal Sanskrit BiswoVidyalaya and Ganesh Temple.

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