Hiranya Varna Mahavihar

Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra

The Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra (Nepali: हिरण्यवर्ण महाविहार the "Gold-colored Great Monastery") is a historical vihara (Buddhist monastery) situated in Patan, Nepal.[1][2] It is known locally as the "Golden Temple" and it is famous for feeding rats.

History

This three-storey golden pagoda of Lokeśvara was built in the twelfth century by King Bhaskar Varman. Inside the upper storey of the pagoda is the golden image and a large prayer wheel.[3]

Bajra at Hiranaya varna Mahavihar, Golden Temple

See also

References

  1. ↑ See photoes
  2. ↑ Hiranya Varna Mahabihar.htm
  3. ↑ District Development Committee Lalitpur (Hiranya Verna Mahavihar)

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