A Visit to Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Kumari Chowk

Can you feel their blessings?

We Love Pigeons :)

Feeding the Pigeons

So Many Pigeons...

Kal Bhairav

Cute Nepali Girl

Hanuman Statue

Ding Dong

Buddha

DURBAR SQUARE:

Another famous tourist spot in Nepal. We went to visit there when baby had a day off from work for the Nepali's celebration. It was so crowded on that day. One can expect to see many temples, palaces, pagodas and statues at Durbar Square.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is the historic seat of Shah Dynasty. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and places, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that Kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Interesting things to seek here are Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 A.D., Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction, Nautalle Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, the statue of King Pratap Malla, the Big Bell, Drum and the Jagannath Temple.

The most interesting among all will be the Kumari Chowk. This place is so special because of a reason behind it: Kumari Chowk is the home to Nepal's "Kumari" – a prepubescent girl chosen as the living incarnation of the Hindu goddess, Taleju. Once the Kumari reaches puberty, another 3-5 year old girl is chosen in her place. In the meantime, the Kumari is worshipped as a living goddess, but leads a cloistered life and emerges only several times a year for religious festivals. Her feet are never allowed to touch the ground.

A very interesting place for someone who is into cultural and historical experiences :)

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