Editorial photo #13633125 Lifestyle and Leisure

Daily Life In Bhaktapur

Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal, is seen on April 26, 2026, during the government-declared weekly holiday introduced for fuel-saving measures. The 17th-century five-storey pagoda-style temple, built in 1702 AD by King Bhupatindra Malla and dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, is one of the tallest and most refined examples of Newar architecture in the Kathmandu Valley. The structure rises above Taumadhi Square with its five-tiered roof and guardian stone figures at each level, symbolizing strength and protection. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the temple remains a major cultural and religious landmark, reflecting enduring heritage and traditional craftsmanship. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13633125
Date taken: 26 April 2026
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Photographer: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Lifestyle and Leisure

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