The Golden Temple or Kwa bahal in Patan is the most outstanding example of the use of metal as a decorative adjunct. The guilded roofs of its imposing multi-tiered main shrine and subsidiary cupolas dominate its neighbourhood.
Than Bahi Bhagwan Bahal in Bhagwan Bahal in Thamel is one of the most ancient Buddhist monasteries in Kathmandu. The area, Thamel derives its name from this bahal.
Uma Maheswara Temple in Kwalakhu in Patan. This two storey brick temple is built on a square base. The torana over the entrance on the ground floor depicts Nrityanath. The struts wich supports the tile roofs show figres of Bhairab, Sapta and Astamatrikas. There is a gajura on the top roof.
Dattatreya Temple in Olakhu in Patan. This two-storey temple is made of brick. The torana over the entrance on the ground floor depicts Jagannath. Both roofs are supported by carved figure struts which show Shiva, Vishnu, Ram and Lakshman.
Nriteswara Temple in Chak Baha in Patan. This small stone sanctum is located in a narrow courtyard surrounded by residential houses. The torana is made up of Kalamakara head arched over the doorway. Guarding the doorway are several pairs of animals. There is also an imp and a skeleton which repr...