Akash Bhairab Temple
Akash Bhairab Temple is a Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Akash Bhairab Temple is situated nearby to the locality Indra Chowk, as well as near the marketplace Pote Bazar (Beads Market).Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Basantapur Durbar Square and Taleju Temple.
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 260 metres southwest of Akash Bhairab 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 190 metres southwest of Akash Bhairab 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 430 metres southwest of Akash Bhairab Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Central Kathmandu.
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.
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.
Akash Bhairab Temple
- Type: Hindu temple
- Categories: building, place of worship, religious building, and religion
- Location: Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.706° or 27° 42′ 22″ northLongitude
85.30943° or 85° 18′ 34″ eastOpen location code
7MV7P845+CQOpenStreetMap ID
way 136526480OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=religious
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