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The Nyatapola Mandir is located in the beautiful and stunning Bhaktapur that is the jewel of the Kathmandu Valley. The kings of Bhaktapur ruled over Kathmandu and Patan from the 12th Century to the 14th Century and have built many temples in honor of their Gods and Goddesses. One of the most important of the temples of Bhaktapur is the Nyatapola Mandir. Bhaktapur's second main square is Taumadhi Tol that features the five-roofed Nyatapola, the highest temple in the valley. Nyatapola Mandir is visited by lots of tourists and travelers all the year around. Local people come in large numbers to pray to the god of the Nyatapola Mandir and to offer their homage to the god. The Nyatapola Mandir in Bhaktapur has a marvelous five-tier pagoda that is dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Lakshmi or the tantric Goddess.

The architectural design of the temple is sure to make you breathless. The Nyatapola Mandir has superb with skillfully carved windows, beams, 20 pillars and 108 strut. It was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in the year 1702. There are 5 main pairs of statues flanking the steps leading to the temple. These pairs of guardians are placed in order of increasing strength. The first 2 figures are the 2 Malla Era wrestlers believed to have equaled the strength of 10 men.

On the next higher plinth, there are the statues of elephants, lions, the griffins and of 2 demi-Goddesses represented by a tigress and a lioness, Vyagrini and Singhini. The name of the temple is called Nyatapola because the name of the Tantric goddess remains unknown. Nyatapola means 5-storeyed and it is a unique temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

Nyatapola Mandir is the tallest temple and a masterpiece in Kathmandu, rising to a height of 50 meters or 164 feet on a 5-tiered platform which further enhances its monumental effect. The foot of the stairway is flanked by the so-called Dvara Pallas, 2 legendary wrestlers Jayamel and Phattu, credited with the strength of ten men.

The Nyatapola Mandir in Bhaktapur is distinguished from the other temples, not only by its size but also for its perfect proportions and ornamental detail. The 20 columns of the veranda appear strong and slender and all are beautifully carved and worked upon. The various forms of the Bhagawati Mahishamardini and other deities are portrayed with great artistry in the temple walls and interiors.

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Tourist Attractions in Bhaktapur
Taumadhi Tole Bhairava Temple	Surya Vinayaka
Potter's Square	Peacock window
Nyatapola Mandir	Mul Chowk Kumari Chowk
Durga and Bhairava	Bhaktapur National Gallery
Changunarayan Changu Narayan Temple	Bhaktapur Durbar Square