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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 programmeDe missie van CER is het verlenen van ‘eerste hulp’ aan cultureel erfgoed dat is beschadigd of vernietigd door een ramp veroorzaakt door mens of natuur. CER is in 2003 opgericht naar aanleiding van de vernielingen en plunderingen in het Nationaal Museum van Irak. CER is ervan overtuigd dat het redden van cultuur hoop en troost aan getroffen gemeenschappen kan bieden en kan bijdragen aan het herstel van eigenwaarde, continuïteit en identiteit. CER ziet culturele noodhulp als een integraal onderdeel van humanitaire noodhulpverlening.
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...
