Sankata Temple

The Saṃkaṭā Temple, is one of the temples located at Te Bahal, , . Palah: Dya is a popular divinity here worshipped by Buddhists, especially on Saturdays, to ward off bad luck and sickness.
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  • Type: Hindu temple
  • Description: Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Also known as: “Sankata Devi Temple, Kathmandu”
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Tundikhel.

Square
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Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in , . It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. is situated 490 metres northwest of Sankata Temple.

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Tudikhel or is a large grass-covered ground in the center of 's capital and one of its most important landmarks. The field is rectangular in shape and has a north-south orientation. is situated 330 metres southeast of Sankata Temple.

Park
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Sahid Gate or is a monument in , . The monument was inaugurated on 13 April 1961. As of 2016, there are five statues in the gate. is situated 400 metres southeast of Sankata Temple.

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 , , Makhan, Jana Baha, and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street.

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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.

Neighborhood
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.

Sankata Temple

Latitude
27.70204° or 27° 42′ 7″ north
Longitude
85.31194° or 85° 18′ 43″ east
Open location code
7MV7P826+RQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 136525992
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­religious
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
Wiki­data ID
Q15747268
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In Other Languages

From Maithili to Romanian—“Sankata Temple” goes by many names.
  • Maithili: “संकटा मन्दिर, काठमाडौं”
  • Nepali: “संकटा मन्दिर, काठमाडौं”
  • Nepali: “सङ्कटा मन्दिर, काठमाडौँ”
  • Romanian: “Templul Sankata”

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Notable Places Nearby

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