Raktakali Temple

Raktakali Temple is a Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Raktakali Temple is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Ganesh Temple, as well as near the Buddhist temple Nardevi Ajima Temple.

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 500 metres south of Raktakali Temple.

Kasthamandap

Hindu temple

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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 550 metres south of Raktakali Temple.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum

Museum

Photo: Belbasesuraj, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in Kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution. Narayanhiti Palace Museum is situated 1¼ km northeast of Raktakali 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.

Raktakali Temple

Type: Hindu temple
Categories: place of worship and religion
Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

27.70877° or 27° 42′ 32″ north

Longitude

85.30699° or 85° 18′ 25″ east

Open location code

7MV7P854+GQ

OpenStreetMap ID

node 2538150645

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=place_of_worship

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