Places to be Seen Garuda Narayana Temple Shrine of King Bhupalendra Malla and his mother Krishna Shrine Nateshvara Shrine Sculpture of Sri Mahadev Sculpture of Garuda Shrine of Somalingeshvara Sculptures: Vishnu, Durga Ava Location 22 KM from Kathmandu Valley
Importance UNISCO World Heritage Site
Built In
4th Century AD
Devoted To Hindu Lord Shiva
Major Attractions Bishnu Image With ten heads and ten
Legendary places in the temple
Garuda Idol
Inside the Changunarayan temple is a esteemed figure of Garuda. The drops of moisture, believed to be effective against diseases such as leprosy and ulcers, are collected by the priests. King Bhupendra Malla Statues
Statues of King Bhupalendra Malla of Kathmandu and his mother can also be seen in a shrine. Bloody fighting characterised their politics during the 17th century but both were generous when it came to revering the gods. Vishnu Sculpture
To the north of the temple is a sculpture of Lord Vishnu seated on Garuda (Garudasana Vishnu). This image appears on the Nepalese 10 rupee note. Vishnu sculpture dates back to 9th century. Important Vishnu Sculptures
Vishwaroop
Vishwaroop sculpture, dating back to 8th century A.D., presents Lord Vishnu in his universal form. Vishnu Vikrant
The stone idol, harking back to the 8th century A.D, is of the most powerful form of Lord Vishnu. It is related to the Hindu legend of Vaman, an incarnation of Vishnu, who measured space with feet. Vishnu Riding Garuda
This figure of Vishnu mounting Garuda, the mythical bird, dates back to the 10th century A.D. Narsimhha Vishnu
This form of Lord Vishnu, the Narsimha, is in half human and half lion form. How to Reach
Take a taxi from Bhaktpaur to reach Changu Narayan temple. The driv would be of approximately 30 minutes.
