Hiranya Varna Mahavihar
Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra (Nepali: हिरण्यवर्ण महाविहार), also Kwa Baha: (Nepali: क्वबहा:) informally called The Golden Temple with literal meaning "Gold-colored Great Monastery" is a historical vihara (Buddhist monastery) situated in Patan, Nepal.[2][3] It is known locally as the "Golden Temple" and it is famous for feeding rats.
| The Golden Temple Hiranya Varna Mahavihar हिरण्य वर्ण महाविहार क्वबहा: | |
|---|---|
Kwa Baha: Golden Temple of Nepal | |
 Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra, known as the Golden Temple[1] | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Newar Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Kwalakhu Road, Patan 44600 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°40′31.2″N 85°19′28.8″E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1409 |
History
This three-storey golden pagoda of Shakyamuni Buddha was built in the twelfth century by King Bhaskar Varman. Inside the upper storey of the pagoda is the golden image and a large prayer wheel.[4]
Bajra at Hiranaya varna Mahavihar, Golden Temple
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