Pottery Square

Pottery square is just near from Durbar square. Newar people make pots and other household things of clay soil  by thre own struggling hand. The pots are culturally focoused on the art and artitectur of Bhaktapur valley.Most of the people of thi sector are interested in making agoods of the clay.This is hte one of the major tourest spot of Bhaktapur. In thi locality we can find the Newar's cultural dress, ornament, thankas, CD and DVD of Newar's songs,musicand dances too. In this spot touriest can get entertained by viewing the handpower of the people. In ancient time people use a claymade pots n decurative things.

Pottery square is in the leftside of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It just take one minute to reach the spot. Touriest can also look the map of Bhaktapur for the guideline. Most of the people of Bhaktapur is engaged in farming fo there livelihood. In this locality also there are many festivals and jatras too.

Jatras of Bhaktpur

Bisket is celebrated in the ocation of new year. In this jatra lord Bhairab is worshiped as god of power.  This jatra is celebrated for 9 days longer.thi jatra was started since from malla periods. All the people of Bhaktapur and the people from different places of Nepal come to watch it.People pulled the rath which is os 3 storied of Pagoda style of Lord Bhairab and Ajeema in the Taumadi tole and bring it to the Khalla tole in order to puule up the sleeping god lingo which is about 55m long with big Nagnagina .It is pulled by the peoples own hand power.Many people blessess each other for their upcoming new year.


A MYTH OF THI CARIVAL
Bisket jatra is one of the famous festival of bhaktapur.There is an interseting myth about thi deity. oncce god Kashi Vishwanath had incarnated as a man to see Bisket jatra(carnival).A socerer of Nepal came to know this things. And he controlled Kasi Vishwanath through the power of his spell. But Kashi vishwanath having escaped, that tantrik cutt off the head and established as a Bhairab lord and continue the jatra by worshiping these god as main god.

bisket jatra in Bhaktapur Nepal

fourth day of bisket jatra at bhelukhel

Changunarayan

This temple is said to be the most ancient Vishnu temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The original temple was built around the 4th century. The present pagoda-style temple was rebuilt in 1702 after it was destroyed by fire. It is located in a beautiful peaceful location, 4km north of Bhaktapur, on a hill top in the east side of the Valley. From the temple there are good views of the valley in three directions. The original 5th century stone deity of Lord Vishnu is said to be in the sanctum, but only the priest can see the deity.
The temple can easily be reached by taxi or bus, or it is an interesting walk from Bhaktapur or Nagarkot.

The temple is dedicated to Narayan, who is an incarnation (expansion) of Lord Vishnu. It has many old outstanding stone, wood, and metal carvings dating from the Lichhavai period. On the intricately carved painted roof struts of the temple are intricate carvings of the ten incarnations of Vishnu and goddesses.

A life size 5th century statue of Garuda, the carrier of Lord Vishnu kneels with his hands folded before the temple. Besides Garuda is one of the oldest Licchavi stone inscriptions. In front of the temple here is a statue of kneeling King Bhupatindra Malla and his queen.

The beautifully gilded door is guarded by stone lions of it and has intricate gilded windows on either side. On four pillars in the four corners are the symbols representing Lord Vishnu: the chakra (disc) and conch shell, the lotus (padma), and club (gada)

Dattatriya

The Dattatreya Square is Bhaktapur’s third dazzling gem. The seat of royalty till the 15th century, the area still houses a great number of historic monuments including many wondrous Maths (residential mansions) and temples. 

The Dattatreya Temple is the main attraction of the Square. Constructed by King Yaksha Malla, the giant three-storied temple is believed to have been built with the stem of a single tree. Having defied series of calamities, it still bears testimony to the incredible achievement made in those regal days of the Nepalese history. 

The Wane Layaku complex, which lies to the south-western corner of the Dattatreya temple, is noted for Bhaktapur’s second Taleju shrine. Enclosed with old houses, the courtyard sees throngs of people, especially during the Mohani (Dashain) festival, when a rare Ghau-batacha (Water Clock) is put on public display. During the Malla Era, the water-clock was used by the then rulers and astrologers for fixing "propitious moments" for commencing and concluding various state and social ceremonies. 

The Peacock Window, which is also called the "Mona Lisa of Nepal", is a rare masterpiece in wood. Dating back to the early 15th century, the unique latticed window has an intricately carved peacock in its center. The window adorns the Pujari Math which, with rows of exquisitely carved windows and doors, is equally appealing. The building presently houses the Woodcarving Museum. The museum has a rich collection of unique pieces in wood. 

The Brass & Bronze Museum, housed in the historic Chikanpha Math, is the next highlight of the Square. It has a wide collection of bronze and brasswares including the ritual jars, utensils, water vessels, pots, spittoons and similar other household items. 

Near the Dattatreya Square is the Wakupati Narayan Temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the two-storied structure is a unique specimen of pagoda architecture. Next to it is Bhaktapur’s second Pottery Square. 

Besides Bhaktapur’s three well-acclaimed Squares, there are many other spots within the expanse where visitors can experience a lot more. The recently-restored Ta-Pukhu (Siddha Pokhari), Ancha-Pukhu, Khancha-Pukhu, Barahi Temple, Lokeswor Mahavihar, Nava Durga Temple, theTerra-cotta Windows at Tuchhimala and Nepal’s largest Shiva Lingum at Hanumanghat are some of Bhaktapur’s monumental glories which tourists visiting this ancient city simply do not like to miss.

Nyatapolo

Nyatapolo is built by Nepali King Bhupatindra Malla during a 5 month period from late 1701 into 1702. It is the temple of Siddha Laxmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity.^[1]

Bhaktapur is one of the three cities found in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal not far from the capital city of Kathmandu. The name Bhaktapur means "City of devotees". Today this ancient, medieval city, from the fifteenth century, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, which records buildings that are of cultural and natural value universally.

In the eighteenth century Bhaktapur was known country-wide for its production of quality pottery pieces and beautiful art works, which included sculptures completed in both wood and stone. Today this reputation Bhaktapur has continues and is sustained by the tourist industry, which flourishes in this area. The city gives you a glimpse of what life was like centuries ago having changed very little since it was first formed.

To learn more about Nyatapolo; go to :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyatapola