Changu Narayan Temple
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For the village, see Changunarayan.
Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu temple, located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu or Dolagiri in Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. The hill is about 7 miles (12 km) east of Kathmandu and a few miles north of Bhaktapur. The Manohara River flows beside the hill. The temple, considered to be one of the oldest in Nepal, is dedicated to Vishnu[1] and is revered by Hindus.
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Bhaktapur |
Province | Bagmati |
Deity | Vishnu |
Festivals | Teej, Prabodhini Ekadashi, Naag Panchami |
Location | |
Location | Changunarayan |
Country | Nepal |
Geographic coordinates | 27°42′58.6″N 85°25′40.4″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Pagoda |
Creator | Haridatta Barma |
Criteria | Cultural: (iii)(iv)(vi) |
Designated | 1979 (3rd session) |
Part of | Kathmandu Valley |
Reference no. | 121bis-007 |
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The temple was surrounded by champak tree forest and a small village known as Changu. A Kashmiri king is said to have given his daughter, Champak, in marriage to the prince of Bhaktapur. The temple is considered to be named after her.