Rato Machhendranath Temple , Patan
About Rato Machhendranath Temple
Matsyendranath or Macchendranath is considered to be the founder of hatha yoga. He was a saint and yogi in a number of Buddhist and Hindu traditions. A temple has been built in Patan in dedication to this yogi among several other temples devoted to him. He is also considered as the “god of rain” by the people in Nepal. Known by the name Rato Machhendranath temple in Patan, it was built in the 16th century and is one of the oldest temples of Macchendranath. The temple has some fine and unique architecture. The four corners of the temple are guarded by a statue of Khyah (a yeti-like figure) while the four well designed doors of this temple is guraded by statues of two lions. The main shrine of the yogi stays in this temple for six months every year before proceeding to Bungamati during the Rato Machhendranath Festival in April/May.
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Central Zoo, Patan, Bagmati
5.6 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Animal lovers must surely visit Patan’s Central Zoo for a glimpse of some interesting animals. It is the only zoo in Nepal and is operated by...
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Park Gallery, Patan, Bagmati
6.1 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Founded by an artist and art activist named Rama Nanda Joshi in 1970, the Park Gallery is an artist run space (a gallery run by artists). This...
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bagmati
6.3 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated in front of the royal palace of the then Bhaktapur Kingdom. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu...
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Kwa Bahal, Bagmati
6.8 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Kwa Bahal is monastery was built in the 12th century and is a three-storey golden pagoda devoted to Lord Buddha. Fortunately this temple was not...
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Okubahal, Rudravarna Mahavihara, Bagmati
6.9 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Okubahal or Uku Bahal is one of the best-known Buddhist places of worship in Patan. This place is filled with several small shrines and sacred...
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Mangal Bazar, Patan, Bagmati
7 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Being one of the oldest markets of Patan, Mangal Bazar is a place of attraction for many where one can surely shop for much stuffs. You can also...
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Ashoka Stupa, Patan, Bagmati
7 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
While visiting Kathmandu in 250 BC, Emperor Ashoka erected four Ashok Stupas which manifests the four corners or directions of Patan. The Stupas...
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Patan Durbar Square, Bagmati
7 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
The most important monument of the city - Patan Durbar Square is a glorious place of its kind. It is considered to be the most majestic spot in...
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Char Narayan Temple, Patan, Bagmati
7 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Also known by the name Jagan Narayan Temple, Char Narayan Temple in Patan is again another temple built in accordance with Pagoda style, and is...
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Hari Shankar Temple, Bagmati
7 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Another religious shrine located in the Patan Durbar Square, the Hari Shankar temple was built in the 18th century by the daughter of king...
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Bhimsen Temple, Patan, Bagmati
7 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Bhimsen Temple is the one of the temples inside the Patan Durbar Square and is situated at the Northern end of the square. This temple is mainly...
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Patan Museum, Bagmati
7.1 km from Rato Machhendranath Temple - See map
Patan Museum was inaugurated by late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah. Again a site under the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, The Patan Museum is...
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