Maru

Maru is a historic neighborhood in central , 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.
Wikipedia
Photo: S Pakhrin, CC BY 2.0.
  • Type: Neighborhood
  • Description: neighbourhood in the Nepalese capital
  • Also known as: “Maru, Kathmandu”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kasthamandap and Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu.

Hindu temple
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0.
is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in , in . 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.

Hindu temple
Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu shrine located in , 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.

Place of worship
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a 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, , a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Central Kathmandu.

Locality
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or Wongha: is one of the ceremonial and market squares on the artery passing through the historic section of , . The intersection of , along with Maru, , Makhan, Jana Baha, and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street.

Photo: Anup Sadi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the heart of . It covers Ratna Park, the former palace and New Road, and is home to a number of luxury hotels and the embassy quarter.

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covers the backpacker areas of Thamel, Swayambhu, Durbar Square, and Freak Street in . It is a maze of alleys crammed with handicraft shops, guest houses, and cafés.

Maru

Latitude
27.70478° or 27° 42′ 17″ north
Longitude
85.30333° or 85° 18′ 12″ east
Open location code
7MV7P833+W8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2083743578
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Wiki­data ID
Q6777870
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In Other Languages

From French to Sanskrit—“Maru” goes by many names.
  • French: “Maru”
  • Hindi: “मरु”
  • Malayalam: “മാറു, കാഠ്മണ്ഡു”
  • Malayalam: “മാറു”
  • Newari: “मरु”
  • Portuguese: “Maru (Catmandu)”
  • Portuguese: “Maru Tol”
  • Portuguese: “Maru Tole”
  • Portuguese: “Maru”
  • Sanskrit: “मरु”

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