Naag Pokhari Explained

Naag Pokhari
Location:Kathmandu, Nepal
Coordinates:27.7135°N 85.3234°W
Type:Pond
Pushpin Map:Nepal
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Naag Pokhari in Nepal

Naag Pokhari (Nepali: नाग पोखरी) meaning snake's pond is a historic artificial pond located in the eastern side of the royal palace, Kathmandu. [1] The pond was constructed in the 17th century by Queen Subarna Prabha. [2]

The pond is 125 ft long, 65 ft wide and has a depth of about 7 ft.[2] It has a park around it. A tall statue of golden snake is mounted at the center of the pond. The pond is used to celebrate Naga Panchami and has religious significance for the Hindus. [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Around Nag Pokhari. Himal Southasian. 2021-08-25. 2011-12-01. 2021-08-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825032459/https://www.himalmag.com/around-nag-pokhari/. live.
  2. 2467-9216. 12. 1. 38–54. Adhikari. Bikash. Parajuli. Anmol. Adhikari. Prakash. Study of Ponds in Kathmandu Valley and Analysis of their Present Situation. Historical Journal. 2020. 10.3126/hj.v12i1.35438. 234417047.
  3. Web site: Kathmandu Valley and Its Historical Ponds. ECS NEPAL. 2021-08-25. 2021-03-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20210311160024/http://ecs.com.np/features/kathmandu-valley-and-its-historical-ponds. live.
  4. 139. 49–59. Pradhan. Riddhi. Historical background of the Kathmandu world heritage sites with special reference to Patan monument zone. Ancient Nepal. 1996.
  5. Web site: Keshav. Nag Panchami being observed across the nation. The Himalayan Times. 2021-08-25. 2016-08-07. 2021-08-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825033739/https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/nag-panchami-observed-across-nation. live.

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