Hanuman Dhoka

THE RICH HISTORY OF HANUMAN DHOKA DURBAR SQUARE

The large Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the historic abode of Nepalese Royalty. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square has ancient temples and palaces and is the perfect example of the religious and cultural life of the people of Nepal. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is also the historic place where the kings of Nepal were crowned before the country reverted to a democratic and secular status. The environs of the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square are filled with many imposing temples. Inside the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square there are many temples as well. In the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square building is also the Numismatic and the Tribhuvan museums.

INTERESTING SITES AT HANUMAN DHOKA DURBAR SQUARE

Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square has very interesting sites such as the Taleju Temple that was built by King Mahendra in the 15th century. There is also the enormous figure of Kal Bhairav who is known as the god of destruction. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square also has the Basantpur Durbar that was erected by the King Prithvi Narayan Shah. At the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the fabulous coronation platform where kings used to be coroneted also known as Nasal Chok. On the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, you will also find the Hall of Public Audience which is also known as Gaddi Baithak and the representation of King Pratap Malla. The Big Bell and the Big Drum as well as the Jaganath Temple are also located at the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HANUMAN DHOKA DURBAR SQUARE

The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is a social, religious and metropolitan center of attraction in Kathmandu that is spread over an area of five acres. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is an antecedent mastery of the Malla Dynasty with later western influence that was added on to it and has witnessed the rise and fall of many monarchies in Nepal including the Mallas and the Shahs. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is also a world heritage site and is a site with lots of historical and traditional significance to the nation of Nepal. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is also a representation of the rich culture and tradition of the Nepalese people and is full of statues and artifacts of great importance. Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square was also a royal residence before royal residency moved to Narayanhiti Palace.