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Kathmandu Durbar Square

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    April 7, 2024

    One of the three Durbar Squares of Nepal, Basantapur Durbar (palace) Square is the heart and soul of Kathmandu, enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. The Malla dynasty during 12th century used to rule Kathmandu from this palace.
    On the night of Maha Ashtami of the biggest festival Dashain celebrated only by Hindus, Kalratri (Dark night) is worshipped here at the Hanuman Dhoka with the sacrifice of 54 goats and 54 buffaloes on behalf of the state.

      May 22, 2024

      Durbar Square in Kathmandu is the square in front of the old royal palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. It was one of three royal squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

      Durbar Square was surrounded by more than 50 pagodas, temples and palaces, mostly made of wood and displaying Newar craftsmanship, many of which were destroyed in the Nepal earthquake on April 25, 2015.

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