Najatapola Dewai

temple, Bhaktapur, Nepal

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The Najatapola Dewai is an 18th-century, five-tiered temple located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It is situated in a square south of the old palace in Durbar Square. This temple is a significant example of Nepalese architecture, which is characterized by brick and wood construction with tiered, sloping roofs. Nepalese Hindu temples often feature multiple roofs, with later designs incorporating five roofs, elevated by tiered brick bases. The structure's design, with wooden beams and struts supporting widely projected roofs, creates a distinctive tapered profile. The temple is part of the rich artistic heritage of the Kathmandu Valley, known for its skilled Newar artisans.12

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…another square with the 18th-century Najatapola Dewai, or five-tiered temple, and a temple to Bhairava, guarded by two copper-gilt singhas (mythical lions). A local museum is devoted to the conservation of examples of fine woodwork of the past. Pop. (2001) mun., 72,543; (2011) mun., 83,658.
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…another square with the 18th-century Najatapola Dewai, or five-tiered temple, and a temple to Bhairava, guarded by two copper-gilt singhas (mythical lions). A local museum is devoted to the conservation of examples of fine woodwork of the past. Pop. (2001) mun., 72,543; (2011) mun., 83,658.
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