Kumbheshwar Temple
Kumbheshwar Temple (Nepali: कुम्भेश्वर मन्दिर) is one of the oldest Hindu temples, situated 200m from the northern part of Patan Durbar Square. It was built in the 14th century (around 1392) by King Jayasthiti Malla which makes it the oldest temple in Patan. It is one of the two free-standing, five-story temples, the other being the famous Nyatapola temple of Bhaktapur. The temple is noted for its graceful proportions and fine woodcarvings and is dedicated to Shiva, as indicated by the large Nandi, or bull, facing the temple.
| Kumbheshwar Temple | |
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कुम्भेश्वर मन्दिर | |
Kumbheshwar Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Lalitpur |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Janai Purnima, Shivaratri, Teej, Bala Chaturdashi etc. |
| Location | |
| Location | Kathmandu |
| State | Bagmati |
| Country | Nepal |
Location in Kathmandu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°40′36″N 85°19′33″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda |
| Creator | King Jayasthiti Malla |
| Completed | 1392 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 3 |
| Monument(s) | 5 |
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