NEPAL ARCHITECTURE

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Stupas oldest known examples of architecture in Nepal
Brick and wood Primary building materials
the Pagoda style, the Stupa style and the Shikhara style Nepal architecture can be broadly classified into three styles
oldest in the Asian continent and derives its shape from Himalayan
Nepalese pagoda style
fir trees.
Nepali Architect who led a delegation to China at the invitation
Araniko of Emperor Kublai Khan, spreading the pagoda architectural style
across the region.
which Kathmandu is named is one of the most impressive exam-
Kasthamandap wooden pagoda
ples of the pagoda style, built during the Malla period.
- A hemispherical structure, with a spire at the top.

- it is buddhist in their concept and execution

Stupa
- The shape of a stupa is representative of Buddha, with the top
of the spire symbolizing his crown, while his head is the square at
the spire's base and his body the hemispherical dome shape.
refers to circumambulation of sacred places to imbibe their energy
Parikrama/ Pradakshina in Sikh, Hindu, Jain or Buddhist context, and the path along which
this is performed.
circumambulatory or pathway made of stone around the shrine of
Pradakshina Paths
the temples by keeping time is a common form of prayer in India.
Part of a stupa that symbolize of Mt. Sumeru (The King of Moun-
Pinnacle
tains).
Part of a stupa that is a protector of three jewels, Buddha, Dharma,
Umbrella
and Sangha
Lotus Part of a stupa that isa a symbol of compassion and purity
Part of a stupa that the thirteen states of Bodhisattvas's ground for
Thirteen Steps
the complete enlightenment
Two eyes Part of a stupa symbolizing of method and wisdom
Nose symbol Part of a stupa that is a symbol of Nirvana
Harmika Part of a stupa that is a symbol of eight noble path
Part of a stupa that is a symbol of universe or vase of great
Dome
treasure Mandala - Mansion of Buddha
108 Niches Part of a stupa that contains buddha statues
Mandala Part of a stupa that is a mansion of buddha
tall curvilinear or pyramidal tower and a prominent feature of
Nepal's Hindu temple architecture
Shikhara
It translates from Sanskrit as "mountain peak" and usually exhibits
a highly ornate exterior
most impressive example of Shikhara style of Nepal architecture
Krishna Temple
in the Kathmandu Valley.
Marked by impressive brickwork and wooden carvings, with the
architect ARNIKO influential in its export across Asia.
Newa Architecture
generally threestoried, with pitched roofs and a small courtyard or
chowk.
One of the largest stupas in Nepal and a major pilgrimage site as
well as tourist attraction
BOUDHANATH
The structure was damaged in an earthquake in 2015 CE but was
eventually restored.

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