Jagannath Temple

Jagannath Temple is located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple is located in Durbar Square, in the central part of the city. The structure is an outstanding example of a multi-level temple of the Malla dynasty (1200-1769). The temple is dedicated to Jagannath, one of the incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu.

The temple is located near the no less famous temple Gopinath Mandir, dedicated to the god Krishna. The construction of the temple of Jagannath was completed in 1562, but in speed was destroyed after the earthquake and was rebuilt. In 1934, the temple was again damaged by an earthquake. The top tier of the roof was lost and the floor and walls suffered significant damage. In 1936 the temple was rebuilt using the materials used in the original construction.

In the 90s of the XX century, wooden elements of the load-bearing structure because of the leaking roof began to become unusable. For several years the temple was under threat of destruction, until its restoration was carried out in 1999. Widely known among travelers, the temple received thanks to the original wood carvings depicting erotic scenes.