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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 programmeLa misión que tiene la CER es la de proporcionar ‘primeros auxilios’ a la herencia cultural que ha sido dañada o destruida debido a un desastre causado por el hombre o la naturaleza. La CER se creó en 2003 con motivo de los destrozos y saqueos que tuvieron lugar en el Museo Nacional de Irak. La CER está convencida de que rescatar la cultura puede proporcionar esperanza y consuelo a las comunidades afectadas, así como contribuir al restablecimiento de la autoestima, la continuidad y la identidad. La CER considera la ayuda cultural de emergencia como parte integral de la ayuda de emergencia humanitaria.
Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
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...
