About Mahaboudha Temple
Built in the devotion of Lord Buddha, Mahaboudha Temple houses around 10,000 Buddha statues. It is often called the “temple of thousand Buddhas”. Near to the Uku Bahal monastery, this temple is indeed a masterpiece of the traditional craftsmen of Patan. A peaceful place to visit, you can lit a butter lamp and pray for your well-being. It was built by a priest named Abhaya Raj of Patan who once visited the Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, India and learnt coin making there. When in 1564 he got the permission to begin a royal mint in his courtyard, he began the construction of this temple. But unfortunately he died when only the foundation was constructed. The construction of this temple was completed by his fifth son in 1610 when a goddess appeared before him.
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Places to Visit near Mahaboudha Temple
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu, Bagmati
0.5 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
Taleju Temple is a temple dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the clan goddess of the Malla kings who ruled Nepal rom the 12th to 18th century....
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Hanuman Dhoka, Bagmati
0.6 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
Another important structure in the Kathmandu Durbar area, Hanuman Dhoka is the the first thing that welcomes you in the Durbar. A 17th century...
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Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bagmati
0.6 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
The Kathmandu Durbar Square is built in front of the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom. It loosely consists of 3 main durbar...
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Rum Doodle Bar, Kathmandu, Bagmati
0.7 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
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Freak Street, Kathmandu, Bagmati
0.8 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
Freak Street is a short street located at the south of the popular tourist spot of Kathmandu Durbar Square. This quirky street comes with a quirky...
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Thamel Chowk, Bagmati
0.9 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
Thamel Chowk is the shopper’s hub, the place to buy, sell, rent, enjoy. Located on the north region of Kathmandu, this is the one stop solution...
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Garden Of Dreams, Kathmandu, Bagmati
0.9 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
Garden of Dreams is a neo‐classical garden in Kaiser Mahal. If you want to escape the fast paced life into the beautiful relaxing dimension...
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Lazimpat Durbar, Bagmati
2.1 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
Among one of the Rana palaces of Nepal, the Lazimpat Durbar is a very large palace complex located just in the centre of Kathmandu city across the...
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Narayanhiti Palace, Bagmati
2.1 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
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Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Bagmati
3.2 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
A world heritage site, a blend of Hindu beliefs and Tibetan customs, the Swayambhunath Stupa has been one of the most favorite depictions of Nepal...
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Chabahil, Bagmati
4.3 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
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Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Bagmati
4.6 km from Mahaboudha Temple - See map
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