Monday, June 17, 2013

Nala Bhagwoti Temple:
History:
Temple of Nala Bhagwoti is one of the important temples among the temples of Nepal. It is located at the Lagan tole of Nala bazaar. It was constructed by Jagat Prakash Malla, King of Bhaktapur in 767 N.S. (1704 B.S). According to the sayings of people, initially the temple was only two storied. Later on in 771N.S (1708B.S) Siddhi Narsingh Malla, King of Patan added one storey to this temple making it three storied temple. And the fourth storey was added by one of the rich person named Devanand Shrestha of Nala. In this way temple became four storied from two initial two storied temple. (Source: Nala Bhagwati Mandir ko Vaastukala – Kalpana Shrestha)

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