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Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), Patan (Lalitpur)

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#1 of 20 in Historic Sites in Patan (Lalitpur)
Religious Site · Tourist Spot
A combination of impressive architecture and intricate ornaments makes Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar) Patan's favorite place of worship. A world in itself, this three-storey golden monastery provides a sanctuary of smells and colors with flowers, incense, and high-quality bronze and silver works. A gilded image of Lord Buddha, guardian lions, and a large prayer wheel are among the site's top curiosities, along with special places to feed rats. Watch worshippers in their rituals among butter lamp offerings and prayer wheels in this serene setting just minutes away from the city center. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar) and many more Patan (Lalitpur) attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Patan (Lalitpur) itinerary planning tool.
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  • By Sightsee737349
    Another marvellous place in Nepal worth visiting. A wonderful temple it is surely worth a visit . Highly recommended  more »
  • By Frank B
    small hidden temple in Patan which is nice to visit. There are a lot of interesting things to see inside and outside..  more »
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