Suryavinayak Temple

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Suryavinayak Temple
सुर्यविनायक मन्दिर
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Suryavinayak Temple
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
Location
Location Bhaktapur district
Country Nepal
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Location in Kathmandu
Coordinates 27°39′23″N85°25′24″E / 27.6563°N 85.4234°E / 27.6563; 85.4234

Suryavinayak Temple is a Hindu temple, located in Bhaktapur district, Nepal. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesh. The temple is an historical and cultural monument and tourist centre. The Suryavinayak Temple is one of the four popular shrines of Lord Ganesh in the Kathmandu Valley. [1] The temple is also known as the temple of the rising sun. [2]

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Suryavinayak Temple

Location

The temple is located about two kilometres from Kathmandu. It is situated in a forest and can only be reached on foot.

History

The temple is believed to have been originally built over 1500 years ago. The temple was built in the time of the Lichhavi King Vishnu Dev Barma.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Online Puja - Suryavinayak temple". Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. ↑ "NepalTimes.com - The temple of the rising sun".

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