Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)
Uttar Pradesh · India
It is one of the famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. this temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Constructed in the 19th century A.D by the King of Nepal, the temple is made of terracotta, stone and wood and is replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.
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1Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)
As we stand on the upper reaches of Lalita Ghat, your eyes are immediately drawn to a structure that seems entirely out of place in the stone-dominated landscape of Varanasi. This is the Nepali Temple, known locally as the…
앱에서 듣기2Royal Exile and Vow — The Story of Rana Bahadur Shah
The history of this temple is inextricably linked to a period of political turmoil in the Kingdom of Nepal. In the late eighteenth century, King Rana Bahadur Shah took a vow of renunciation and moved to Varanasi in a self-imposed…
앱에서 듣기3The Master of Materials — The 'Kath' of Kathwala Mandir
The defining characteristic of this temple, and the reason for its name 'Kathwala Mandir,' is the extraordinary use of wood. In a city where wood is usually reserved for the cremation pyres, the use of timber as a primary…
앱에서 듣기4Mini Khajuraho — The Art of the Erotic and Divine
Perhaps the most famous and debated aspect of the Nepali Temple is the intricate carving found on the wooden struts that support the overhanging roofs. These carvings have earned the site the nickname 'Mini Khajuraho' due to…
앱에서 듣기5The Inner Sanctum — Lord Pashupatinath
At the heart of the pagoda lies the inner sanctum, or 'Garbha Griha,' which houses the sacred Shiva Lingam dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath. This lingam is a direct spiritual replica of the one found in Kathmandu, making this…
앱에서 듣기6A Modern Context — The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
In recent years, the setting of the Nepali Temple has undergone a dramatic transformation with the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. This massive urban renewal project has cleared away many of the dense, narrow…
앱에서 듣기7The Mystery of Preservation — Wood that Defies Time
One of the most frequent questions asked by scholars and visitors alike is: how has this wooden temple survived the extreme heat, moisture, and biological threats of Varanasi for nearly two centuries? The answer lies in a…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As our tour of the Nepali Temple concludes, take one last look at the intricate tiered roofs that reach toward the sky. We have explored a site that is a unique fusion of Himalayan artistry and Varanasi's spiritual depth. …
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| 위치 | Uttar Pradesh · India |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 25.3099, 83.0131 |
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