Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur also known as Bhadgaon  (Nepali : भादगाँउ) or Khowpa  (Nepal Bhasa : ख्वप is one of the Newar town. "Khwopinggram" is the ancient name of Bhaktapur. The term "Bhaktapur" refers to "The City Of Devotees". It was once ruled by the Malla's until the middle of 15th century, then it was conquered by the Shah dynasty. Bhakatapur has been enlisted in world heritage.

 

Fifty Stored Temple

Nyatapola

Bhaktapur Durbar Square Area

Bhaktapur is the smallest city among the city of Nepal. It is around 13 km east of Kathmandu. It occupies an area of around 119 km² at an altitude of 1,401 meters above sea-level. At the time of the 2001 Nepal census it had a population of 72,543.

Bhaktapur, one of the most richest city in art and architecture, historical monuments and craft works, magnificent windows, pottery and weaving industries, excellent temples, beautiful pond, rich local customs, culture, religion, festivals, musical mystic and so on. The male inhabitants of this city wear a special type of cap called the Bhaad-gaaule topi. Mostly the temples of Bhaktapur is constructed in pagoda and shikhara-style. The most important part of Bhaktapur is Fifty Five window palace made up of brick and wood. It is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of the kings perched on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place - struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways and windows all seem to form a well-orchestrated symphony.

The main items of interest in the Bhaktapur are The Lion Gate, Lu Dhowka(The Golden Gate), The Palace of Fifty-five Windows, The Picture Gallery, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Batsala Temple, The Pashupati Temple and so on.

 

Bhaktapur is also known as city of festivals and celebrations. We celebrate festivals each month starting from new year festival to the Holi puni festival at the end of the year. The festival are Biska jatra(New year festival), , Mother's Day(Mathathirtha Aushi), Buddha purnima (Buddha puni), Kumar Khasti(SithiNakha), Gathamaga charya, Gaijatra(Guni puni), Father's day (Aushi), Indra jatra (Pulukishi), Dashain(Nawarat), Tihar(Kija puja), Sakima puni, Yomari puni, Maghe sankranti (Ghya chaku sankranti) and so on.