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Tourist Attractions in Bhaktapur have lured tourists from various parts of the world. One of the popular sightseeing attractions of Bhaktapur is the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple. The Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple is visited by pilgrimages from various corners of the world.

Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple is well-known Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The architecture of the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple is really very beautiful. The temple is constructed in an attractive pagoda-style. This Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple is infact one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal. It is said that this temple was constructed during the period Licchavi dynasty in the 4th Century.

The stone carvings that one can find in the courtyard of the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple were made during the period of 5th and 13th Century. A visit to this temple will enable you to see the rich ancient art of Nepal.

The Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple is ornamented with beautiful specimen of metal, stone and also wood. The main attraction of the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple is the idol of Lord Vishnu with 10 arms and 10 heads. This idol of Lord Vishnu is an excellent example of stone carving of the 5th Century

In the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple you can find the Garuda Idol. The Garuda Idol is visited by devotees during Nag Panchami. To the north of the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple the devotees can find the sculpture of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord Vishnu is shown seated on Garuda. This popular Vishnu sculpture belong to the 9th Century

Places you can visit in the Changunarayan / Changu Narayan Temple are:

• Shrine of King Bhupalendra Malla
• Nateshvara Shrine
• Krishna Shrine
• Lakshmi Temple Shiva Temple
• Sculpture of Garuda
• Sculpture of Sri Mahadeva
• Shrine of Somalingeshvara
• Vishnu Vikranta
• Vishnu Vishvarupa
• Bhagvati Temple
• Garuda Narayana Temple
• Ganesh Shrine
• Stone Column