About Bhimsen Temple, Patan
Bhimsen Temple is the one of the temples inside the Patan Durbar Square and is situated at the Northern end of the square. This temple is mainly dedicated to Bhimsen, one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata who is also regarded as the god of trade and business and is mainly known for his strength and bravery. There are also many temples devoted to Bhimsen in Nepal as he is considered to be the ultimate deity of economy by the Nepalis. This temple has three inter-connected golden windows which overlooks the Patan Durbar Square. This three-storey temple is considered to be distinctive apart from other temples of Patan. It was built by King Shree Nivas Malla in the 18th century.
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Patan Museum, Bagmati
0.1 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Patan Museum was inaugurated by late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah. Again a site under the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, The Patan Museum is...
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Kwa Bahal, Bagmati
0.2 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Kwa Bahal is monastery was built in the 12th century and is a three-storey golden pagoda devoted to Lord Buddha. Fortunately this temple was not...
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Mangal Bazar, Patan, Bagmati
0.3 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Being one of the oldest markets of Patan, Mangal Bazar is a place of attraction for many where one can surely shop for much stuffs. You can also...
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Patan Durbar Square, Bagmati
0.4 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
The most important monument of the city - Patan Durbar Square is a glorious place of its kind. It is considered to be the most majestic spot in...
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Char Narayan Temple, Patan, Bagmati
0.4 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Also known by the name Jagan Narayan Temple, Char Narayan Temple in Patan is again another temple built in accordance with Pagoda style, and is...
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Hari Shankar Temple, Bagmati
0.4 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Another religious shrine located in the Patan Durbar Square, the Hari Shankar temple was built in the 18th century by the daughter of king...
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Kumbheshwar Temple, Patan, Bagmati
0.4 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Located just 200m away from the northern part of Patan Durbar, the Kumbeshwar temple is built in accordance with the devotion to Lord Shiva as...
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Iba Bahi, Bagmati
0.5 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Iba Bahi or Ibahi, is one of the oldest Buddist monasteries in the Kathamndu Valley, is located very much near to the Patan Durbar Square. There...
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Park Gallery, Patan, Bagmati
1.1 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Founded by an artist and art activist named Rama Nanda Joshi in 1970, the Park Gallery is an artist run space (a gallery run by artists). This...
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bagmati
1.1 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated in front of the royal palace of the then Bhaktapur Kingdom. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu...
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Okubahal, Rudravarna Mahavihara, Bagmati
1.1 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
Okubahal or Uku Bahal is one of the best-known Buddhist places of worship in Patan. This place is filled with several small shrines and sacred...
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Ashoka Stupa, Patan, Bagmati
1.3 km from Bhimsen Temple, Patan - See map
While visiting Kathmandu in 250 BC, Emperor Ashoka erected four Ashok Stupas which manifests the four corners or directions of Patan. The Stupas...
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