Ichangu Narayan Temple Explained

Ichangu Narayan Temple
Map Type:Nepal
Coordinates:27.7262°N 85.2515°W
Native Name:इचंगुनारायण मन्दिर
Country:Nepal
District:Kathmandu
Deity:Narayana
Native Name Lang:ne

Ichangu Narayan Temple (Nepali: इचंगु नारायण मन्दिर) is a 5th-century Hindu temple located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the four major Narayan (chaar Narayan) temples of Kathmandu valley alongside Changu Narayan, Bisankhu Narayan and Sheshnarayan.[1] It was built by King Haridutta of the Lichhavi dynasty.

The temple was rebuilt in the 18th century.[2] The temple has two stories and has a pogoda architecture. The courtyard of the temple houses statues of various Hindu deities such as Garudas and Mahalaxmi.[3] The idols were stolen from the temple several times, but they were recovered.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raut . Kumar . 2020-11-26 . चार नारायणको मेला . 2022-10-28 . राजधानी राष्ट्रिय दैनिक . ne.
  2. Web site: 5 temples of Kathmandu that are more than 1,000 years old - OnlineKhabar English News. 2021-10-29.
  3. Web site: Ichangu Narayan Temple Nepal Attractions. Lonely Planet. 2021-10-29.
  4. Web site: Setopati. Unique Shrestha . Four idols stolen from Ichangu Narayan Temple. Setopati. 2021-10-29.