Kasthamandap

Kasthamandap 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.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu and Taleju Temple.

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. is situated 160 metres northeast of Kasthamandap.

Place of worship
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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. is situated 240 metres northeast of Kasthamandap.

Stadium
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is a multi-purpose stadium in Tripureshwar, . It is named after Dasharath Chand, one of the four great martyrs of . The stadium is used mostly for football matches and cultural programmes. is situated 1¼ km southeast of Kasthamandap.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maru and Indra Chowk.

Neighborhood
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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.

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.

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.

Kasthamandap

Latitude
27.70393° or 27° 42′ 14″ north
Longitude
85.30578° or 85° 18′ 21″ east
Height
1 metre (3.3 feet)
Open location code
7MV7P834+H8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 183558418
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­temple
Wiki­data ID
Q6374805
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Thai—“Kasthamandap” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “卡斯塔曼达珀”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “معبد كاستامانداب”
  • Hebrew: “קסתאמנדאפ”
  • Maithili: “काष्ठमण्डप”
  • Nepali: “काष्ठमण्डप”
  • Portuguese: “Kasthamandap”
  • Slovenian: “Tempelj Kasthamandap”
  • Telugu: “కాష్టమండప్”
  • Thai: “กาษฐมณฑป”

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