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Rani Pokhari (Nepali: रानी पोखरी; lit. queen's pond), originally known as Nhu Pukhu (Newar: न्हू पुखू; lit. new pond), is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. [1] The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the eastern side of the then city limits.
Ranipokhari, Nepal is a village development committee in Tanahu District in the Gandaki Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 2984 people living in 510 individual households.
It is dated Nepal Era 790 (1670 AD) and describes the construction of Rani Pokhari and its religious significance. [9] [10] A large stone inscription containing texts in Nepal Bhasa and Tibetan is installed at the Swayambhu stupa complex. It records the renovation of the stupa during the years 1751-1758. [11]
Of them the largest four, SIddha Pokhari (Taḥ pukhu), Naḥ pukhu, Bhājyā pukhu and Rani Pokhari (nhu pukhu) are located in the western part of the city and among them the largest one, Siddha Pokhari (Taḥ pukhu) measures 574×249 ft. [102] The two oldest known ponds of the city are Taḥ pukhu and Naḥ pukhu built in 1118 and 1168 ...
Raja Rani lake (Nepali: ne:राजा रानी) is a lake and orchid sanctuary located at Letang Municipality, the North of the Morang District, Province No. 1.The area is a wetland, surrounded by Sal (Shorea robusta) forest and lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserves, [1] therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake.
In 2013–14, facing serious financial problems, [4] the team was relegated from the Nepalese top division, the Nepal A- Division League. [5] [2] Founded in 1932, the club is the oldest football club in Nepal. [1] [6] The club was named after its location at the corner of Ranipokhari of Kathmandu. [citation needed]
An Alabama woman "is recuperating well" after undergoing a pig kidney transplant in New York City, per reports. Towana Looney, 53, underwent surgery using the organ from a genetically manipulated ...
The Ghanta Ghar (घन्टाघर), situated in the capital city of Kathmandu, is the oldest clock tower of Nepal. It lies in front of Rani Pokhari and near Trichandra College. It was built by Rana Prime Minister Bir Shumsher.