Nyatapola: -
The temple was founded by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1702AD. Nyatapola in Newari means five-tiered temple symbolizing the five basic elements of Nature. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Laxmi- a Tantric deity representing the most powerful female force. Legend goes that the temple was built by the King on the advice of the astrologers to pacify god Bhairav and maintain a harmonious balance of male and female principle. Nyatopola and Bhairav temples signify the co-existence of male and female energy pervading the earth.
The temple stands above the five plinth and rises 30 m above the top plinth. Pairs of animals and robust men flank the stairway. It is believed that every pair of guardian is ten times more powerful than the pair immediately below. This is the most famous pagoda of Nepal
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It is amazing how long lasting some structures can be. Thanks for sharing @Rojent
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credit all goes to our ancestors.
@PaulPavlinovich Don’t know what made this structure be so long lasting even 2015 earthquake also didn’t affect or harmed this building
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I watched an architecture documentary @Rojent some time ago and they featured this style of building alongside the Japanese pagoda which also survive earthquakes. They tend to wiggle and flex instead of falling down. Their strength is in flexibility.
Historical content @Rojent thank you for sharing with us…
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Your welcome @NirmalTeja
Amazing post, thank you @Rojent for sharing