Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Bhaktapur

The different divisions of Newars had different historical developments before their arrival in the Kathmandu valley. The common identity of Newar was only formed after their arrival in the valley. Until the unification of Nepal, with the possible exception of the Muslims under Gayasuddin who attacked and destroyed many parts of the valley, all people who had inhabited the valley at any point of time were either Newar or were progenitors of Newar. So, the history of Newar correlates to the history of Kathmandu valley prior to the unification of Nepal.

The Golden gate is the entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of 55 windows built by king Ranjit Mall, it'is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marvelous inttricacy.

Located in Taumadhi Square, Nyatapola Temple is the tallest pagoda-style temple in Nepal and a true architectural masterpiece. Built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1702, this five-story temple is dedicated to Siddhi Lakshmi, a fierce tantric goddess representing strength and protection.

Many of Bhaktapur's Newa potters gather to make pots. They make them on huge traditional wheels and you can buy some of the completed work for quite a bargain.

It's an ancient Newari town in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley and located in Bhaktapur District and has approx. 78,000 inhabitants. The male inhabitants of this city wear a special type of cap.

A rectangular pond near Bhadgaon built by King Yakshya Malla early in the 15th century.

Built as a one-story pagoda during the reign of King Jagat Jyoti Malla, later changed into a three-storey temple in 1718 A.D. by King Bhupatindra Malla, this temple now stands for its artistic grandeur. Bhairavnath temple is dedicated to Lord Bhairav - the god of Terror.