NEPAL 11b. COME AND SEE BHAKTAPUR continued

Continued...

 

Part of the reason for the cool breeze may be the presence of carved lattice windows above.

This house had about 10 similar windows, each with a different design.

Reminded me of Proverbs 7:6; From the window of my house, Through my lattice, I looked down,

Women at the well. Water shortage is a big issue throughout Kathmandu Valley

Tempo

Durbar Square

The tourist

Wiki; Nyatapola Temple; This five-storeyed pagoda was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1702 AD. It stands on five terraces, on each of which squat a pair of figures: two famous wrestlers, two elephants, two lions, two griffins, and Baghini and Singhini — the tiger and the lion goddesses. Each pair of figures is considered ten times stronger than the ones immediately below, while the lowest pair, the two strong men Jaya Malla and Phatta Malla, were reputedly ten times stronger than any other men. This is one of the tallest pagoda-style temples in Kathmandu Valley and is famous for its massive structure and subtle workmanship.

Most creatures seem to be worshiped.

The term "Bhaktapur" (Sanskrit) refers to "The City Of Devotees". This city is teaming with objects of devotion. We couldn't help feeling the same way that Paul felt in ancient Athens.

"Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit within him became irritated on seeing that the city was full of idols." (Acts 17:16)

Dog god...

To be continued...

 

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