Also known as Dharmapaal, Chhetrapaal is a place believed to be the residal of a carnivorous diety where residues of a pooja involving meat and is discarded. The ritual of...

The mandaa:/ mandala of Janabaha is an important spiritual and artistic element within the monastery courtyard. In Newar Buddhism, a mandaa: symbolizes the universe, divine order, and the sacred path...

It is the area present right before the entrance of the courtyard. The bhajan area of Janabaha is an important communal and spiritual space where devotees gather to sing devotional...

There are different types of chivaas you can find around the courtyard.The courtyard of Janabaha, contains several small chivaas that hold deep religious and historical importance in the Newar Buddhist...

The mysterious European-looking statue situated in the courtyard of Janbahal in Kathmandu is a fascinating, small Greco-Roman bronze metal figurine, often surrounded by railings and candles, facing the temple. It...

Janabaha dyo is bathed and repainted once every year a few months before the chariot festival. After the bathing and coating, the ivory-coloured statue is placed on the left side...

For the snan, the main priest of the temple carries the deity out of the temple and establishes onto the platform made for the ritual, after the presence of Goddess...

Bacchingal, a small square dugout in front of the temple. Known to be the habitat of Nagaraja, Bacchingal finds its importance in rituals like chudakarma and Kayeta puja.

A golden window made of gilded copper, decorated with beautiful repousse art is present facing east under the top roof of the Janabahā temple. The tympanum above the window flaunted...