Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
Saving the Living Heritage of Patan Royal Palace Complex
The Taleju temple is an esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality. The temple’s three-tiered tiled roofs are octagonal in shape, supported by intricately carved timber struts representing various divinities. It resides on the roof of the Mul Chowk (‘main courtyard’) of the Patan Royal Palace Complex and is regarded as one of the defining features of the Patan Darbar square. In addition to its aesthetic beauty, the Taleju temple is also a dynamic, living religious monument. It is integral to ritual worship and to the Dashain festival activities.
Tragically, the ‘Himalayan earthquake’ on September 18, 2011, badly damaged the already weak temple. Seismic movement widened cracks at several locations on the temple’s third level, the outside façade and its interior walls. This restoration project focuses on the fortification of the building and the installation of a drainage system, which would greatly contribute to the longevity of the repairs, so that the temple can be enjoyed for years to come.
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"esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality "
CER
view programmeCER provides rapid and effective emergency relief for cultural heritage damaged or destroyed by man-made or natural disasters. Launched in 2003 in reaction to the looting and demolition of artworks from the National Museum of Iraq, CER believes that rescuing cultural heritage provides hope and consolation to affected communities and thereby contributes to restoring human dignity, continuity and a sense of identity. Culture is a basic need and cultural emergency relief should therefore be an integral part of humanitarian aid.
Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
Saving the Living Heritage of Patan Royal Palace Complex The Taleju temple is an esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality. The temple’s three-tiered tiled roofs are octagonal in shape, supported by intricately carved timber struts representing various divinities. It resides on the roof of the Mul Chowk (‘main courtyard’) of the Patan Royal Palace Complex and is regarded as one...
Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
Saving the Living Heritage of Patan Royal Palace Complex The Taleju temple is an esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality. The temple’s three-tiered tiled roofs are octagonal in shape, supported by intricately carved timber struts representing various divinities. It resides on the roof of the Mul Chowk (‘main courtyard’) of the Patan Royal Palace Complex and is regarded as one...
