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Bhaktapur (Nepali and Sanskrit: भक्तपुर, pronounced [ˈbʱʌkt̪ʌpur] ⓘ; lit. "City of Devotees"), known locally as Khwopa [3] (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐏𑑂𑐰𑐥𑑅 , Khvapa) and historically called Bhadgaon, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the capital city, Kathmandu.
The Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Nepali: भक्तपुर राज्य, Bhaktapura Rājya), also known as Bhadgaon, was a kingdom ruled by the Malla dynasty of Nepal from 15th century until its annexation in the 18th century.
The term Lāyakū (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐮𑐵𑐫𑐎𑐸 ) is used to refer to any of the Malla dynasty palace or palace square. [3] In order to differentiate it from the palace square of other cities, the name khwopa (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐏𑑂𑐰𑐥 ), the Newar name of Bhaktapur is prefixed.
This is a list of monuments in Bhaktapur District, Nepal as officially recognized by and available through the website of the Department of Archaeology, Nepal. [1] Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the ancient royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. [2] There are numerous monuments in the square.
Bhaktapur district has two comprehensive cancer hospitals Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, [7] and Kathmandu Cancer Center. Other major centers like National Tuberculosis Centre, Human Organ Transplant Center and Ayurvedic Centre is located in Bhaktapur. Other major hospitals are Khwopa Hospital, Bhaktapur Hospital, Siddhi Memorial Hospital (For ...
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Balkumari Temple (Nepali: बालकुमारी मन्दिर) of Bhaktapur District is one of four Kumari temples in Kathmandu Valley. The temple was built in the 17th century. [ 1 ] In 2015, the original idol of Digu Bhairav from the 17th century was stolen from the temple.
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