Bhaktapur is the living museum. An ancient and historic town enlisted in the UNESCO world heritage, Bhaktapur is one of the tourists destination. Traveling around Bhaktapur makes us feel like being in the museum living and preserving its identity.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Khya Pukhu
Located at Dekocha, Mahakalisthan, Khya Pukhu is well known as the temple of Budhanilkantha and Matche Narayan.
Kasan Ghat
By the river Kasan, the ghat is located. "Ghat" meaning the place where funeral is conducted. It is located in the north of Bhaktapur city at about 2.5 km distance. Kasan Ghat is on the left of the road that leads to the villages namely Jhaukhel and Duwakot.
Kasan Ghat is decorated by numerous artworks. The woodcarvings at the buildings, the monuments and idols of different god and goddess are very ancient and master pieces. Nearby is a stone tap that supplies pretty good portion of drinking water for the locals.
At the bank of Kashan khola, various rituals are performed. The water from the river is the major source for irrigation. Farmers at the bank of the river grows various food and cash crops depending on the season.
At present, due to lack of proper care the monuments and sculpture are deteriorating. They need renovation on time else the very ancient property will vanish in the near future.
Kasan Ghat is decorated by numerous artworks. The woodcarvings at the buildings, the monuments and idols of different god and goddess are very ancient and master pieces. Nearby is a stone tap that supplies pretty good portion of drinking water for the locals.
At the bank of Kashan khola, various rituals are performed. The water from the river is the major source for irrigation. Farmers at the bank of the river grows various food and cash crops depending on the season.
At present, due to lack of proper care the monuments and sculpture are deteriorating. They need renovation on time else the very ancient property will vanish in the near future.
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