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The Surya Vinayaka is one of the major Tourist Attractions in Bhaktapur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The Surya Vinayaka is situated about 1 kilometer from the picturesque Bhaktapur town. The temple is located on the southern side of the Hanumante River. Surya Vinayaka stands as the most important of four shrines to Ganesh in the Kathmandu Valley.

Located on the eastern side of a wooded hill, the Surya Vinayaka has a shikhara-style of architecture and is the first of the temples in the region to receive the first rays of the sun. It is here that Lord Ganesh first renews his acquaintance with the sun god Surya. The Surya Vinayaka in Bhaktapur stands as a column having the rat of Ganesh in unusually large and realistic form.

The Surya Vinayaka temple is visited by large numbers of tourists and local people. On Tuesdays in particular, pilgrims offer various offerings such as, ladoos, his favorite food, to seek his favor. On the hill, there is a little shrine dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the mother of Ganesh. From this beautiful Surya Vinayaka in Bhaktapur, you can have stunning views of the Kathmandu Valley.

According to a legend, an ancient king of Nepal, who did not have a son, built the temple of Lord Ganesh, also known as "Vinayaka" the elephant headed son of Lord Shiva, as a homage to Ganesh. The astrologers advised him to do so. Hence, from that time onwards the name of the temple became "Surya-Vinayaka".

As a result of continues worshiping and tireless devotion to god, the king finally had a son. Even today couples who do not have a children come here for worshipping. Lord Ganesh is very popular as the god of wisdom and good luck, among the Hindus. Hence many devotees congregate here every Tuesdays and Saturdays to get good luck and happiness.

Behind the main Surya Vinayaka temple, there exists a very thick forest, having rich flora and fauna. You can see many flowering plants and wild plants in springs. Rhododendron Arboreum, the national flower of Nepal, blooms in the spring season at the upper level of the forest. Many birds and small animals can be seen here.

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