{"id":2482,"date":"2020-09-13T09:54:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-13T04:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notesnepal.com\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2020-09-14T22:29:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T16:44:22","slug":"2482","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notesnepal.com\/archives\/2482","title":{"rendered":"Swyambhunath Temple : The Money Temple with Mesmerizing Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"
Swayambhunath Temple,also called as a monkey temple has its name from the Sanskrit word which means “self-existing” This temple\u00a0 is Located on a small hill in the kathmandu valley\u00a0 named Swayambhunath Hill. This temple lies in the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley This holy place for both Buddhist and Hindu ,attracts thousands of Tourists from all over the world. \u00a0According to Buddhist mythology, the greatness\u00a0 of this temple\u00a0 started from this structure. The two eyes lies on the top of the temple which makes it look like,it is watching over Kathmandu Valley from the top. This place is a must go place as you can have a panoramic view of valley from the top.<\/p>\n Swayambhunath Temple\u00a0is found 3 km to the west of Kathmandu. it’s one among the holiest Buddhist religious sites of the country. The hill was believed to be originated from a\u00a0 lake, which was located around the exact area where the hill is , around 2000 years ago. This temple was built in 460 AD which has its proof written in the inscription found in 460 AD .Thus, it’s assumed that the temple has been within the location since 460 AD or before that. Renovation works were made during 7th century. it’s said that there wont to be a temple built by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BC, but was destroyed. there’s no concrete evidence for an equivalent . it’s said that King Manadeva built this temple. By 13th century, this temple became a crucial Buddhist pilgrimage site.<\/p>\n Later, in the year\u00a0 2010, the structure was rejuvenated and reconstructed\u00a0 , around 1500 years after the construction. Swayambhunath Temple has been standing tall since past 1500 years .The dome of the stupa was re-gilded using gold (20 kg). However, a couple of regions of the temple were destroyed by lightening strike\u00a0 in 2011 and earthquake in 2015.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n According to legends, Swayambhu means \u2018self-existing\u2019. The traditional river suddenly had a lotus flower at bloom within the middle of it. Gradually\u00a0 the flower started spreading through\u00a0 the river and all over the valley. An outsized illusion of Sakyamuni Buddha was seen on top of the lotus.Manjushri, who came in search of the place saw that illusion.Capitol Hill was raised from the river by Manjushri, a Bodhisattva of learning and wisdom. consistent with the etiquettes of bodhisattva, he should keep his hair short and clean. However, he infected with lice as he started growing his hair down . it’s said that these lice jumped out and have become monkeys. Thus, Capitol Hill is filled with monkey. And known as monkey temple.<\/p>\nThe History of Swayambhunath Temple<\/h2>\n
Swayambhunath Temple : Mythology<\/h2>\n