Seto Machindranath Temple
Seto Machindranath Temple
Seto Machindranath Temple
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Roger W
Siebnen, Switzerland1,882 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
This temple is located between Thamel and Durbar Square, but already more near Durbar Square. It’s not easy to find, but he is worth it to search for. Especially the golden ornaments are very beautiful. It’s also an active temple, so here you get also in touch with the local people.
Written 21 November 2018
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Mayur S
Mumbai, India899 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
The sanctum of the temple is enclosed with ugly iron grills to prevent theft of idols. The walls are covered in glided images and the temple has a beautiful tympanum. Many devotees can be seen making rounds, burning incense and oil lamps and paying homage at the inner sanctum throughout the day. The courtyard of the temple is full of pigeons that are fed corn. The premises are surrounded by residential buildings with shops at the ground level.
Written 24 November 2016
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QuakesNewYork
New York249 contributions
July 2019 • Family
Accidentally walked into this amazing little square which holds the Seto Machindranath Temple while exploring Ason Bazaar, Definitely worth visiting if in the area. Lots of little details and clearly a very living community.
Written 30 July 2019
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Tinkadventures
Huddersfield, UK136 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
I stumbled on this temple while walking through Asan, which is surprising as it's hardly easy to spot hidden behind shops and parked motorbikes. Covered in pigeons and their poo it's a tiny temple in the heart of a busy district. I'm Buddhist but didn't feel this temple was spiritual place, certainly not somewhere I could meditate, but perhaps its significance to locals and its history makes it special. To visitors though, it's a tiny temple covered in pigeons.
If you're passing by stop and see it, but it's not worth seeking out.
If you're passing by stop and see it, but it's not worth seeking out.
Written 9 December 2015
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JD C
California590 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
The distance between Durbar Square center and the start of the Ason Bazaar chouk is about 0.4 mile along Siddhidas Marg. Half-way (about 0.2 mile) between Durbar Square and Ason bazaar, at the junction Kel Tole, is the Jana Bahal temple (also known as Seto Machindranath Temple or the Golden Temple). This temple was one of our favorites. The entrance may be moved during construction so walk around the corner.
Written 5 March 2018
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Vishnu Pendyala
San Jose, CA1,019 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Ornate, exquisite, detailed, and beautiful. Easily accessible as it is close to both Durbar Square and Thamel.
Written 15 January 2018
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Yogendra Rajkarnikar
Kathmandu, Nepal151 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Seo Machandranath is the God for health care at the time when we have no other way, white statue that indicates purity. Pagoda style temple with beautiful carving and108 pic around the temple is big attractions. This temple is located at the center of old market Ason ,10 minutes walk from 0ld durbar square of kathmandu.
Temple is always crowd in morning with lots of offering and at festival time more crowd. There is a believe that when someone is very sick and helpless they come to this temple to burn lamp on traditional gold pot for smooth passage for life or death.
People living in Kathmandu Valley have huge faith in this God.
Temple is always crowd in morning with lots of offering and at festival time more crowd. There is a believe that when someone is very sick and helpless they come to this temple to burn lamp on traditional gold pot for smooth passage for life or death.
People living in Kathmandu Valley have huge faith in this God.
Written 18 January 2017
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Alaya_Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal28 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
It s one of the places hard to find without a guide. I went several times from different directions with different people and still I cannot tell you the way. The place is very special, a real sanctum and very original. Not many tourist find their way, but you can see many Nepalis visiting the temple.
Written 24 November 2016
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Mauro F
Phuket, Thailand24 contributions
July 2016 • Friends
Hidden inside a busy crossing in Thamel, this temple was a nice surprise during my visit to KTM. Apparently it wasn't affected by the earthquake and there are many interesting statues. Definitely worth a quick visit.
Written 18 July 2016
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Lillemusen
Stockholm, Sweden2,325 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Maybe it was not meant for this place to become a tourst spot - it is well hidden and hard to spot. We passed it when walking to the square early morning. It is a place of worship for the locals and you can just stand next to the wall, observe, photograph, count the pidgeons on the roof. No big loss if you miss it, nice to see if you spot it and your visit is over in 10 minutes maximum.
Written 15 April 2016
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Is this temple still standing please?
UNESCO and The Archeological Survey of India have not released a list of temples and locations, lost in the quake.
If travellers could photograph and post on the corresponding listings, of what is;
a) Demolished
b) Damaged
c) Fine
This will help the world learn of what is lost and what is not.
Thankyou.
Loving kindness to all in Nepal.
Om shanti shanti shanti
Written 4 May 2015
I beg a pardon because I am from India, not from Nepal so i cannot say about your question.
Written 4 May 2015
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