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 Exquisite
stone carvings, representing the extraordinary
craftsmanship of Patan, decorate the entire
Durbar Square complex. But none is perhaps
as exquisitely carved as the famous Krishna
Mandir, or temple just outside the main
gates of the Palace complex.
This unique temple, carved from a single
giant stone, has strong Mogul and Indian
influences in its design. Built by Siddhi
Narshingh Malla in 1637, it is the principal
venue in Nepal for the celebration of
Krishna Asthami, the birthday of Lord
Krishna. This extraordinarily beautiful
temple is famous for the scenes of the
epic, the Mahabharata, that have been
carved around the walls fronting the two
levels of balconies.
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Patan
On
the southern banks of the holy Bagmati
river inside Kathmandu Valley, lays
the ancient town of Patan, also known
as Lalitpur. Patan is the cradle of
art and architecture of the Kathmandu
Valley. "Lalit" means "art"
and "pur" means "place".
Patan, an aptly suitable title for a
city homes nearly two hundred beautiful
temples and artisans skilled in craftsmanship.
