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Sacred Topography and Temples of Kathmandu
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Across
  • 1. Devotees ingrained in Kathmandu’s spiritual matrix
  • 2. Buddhist reliquary, hemispherical monument venerable in Boudhanath
  • 3. Temple devoted to the fierce goddess, residing atop sacred hills
  • 5. Royal courtyard or palace, vital in Nepalese heritage
  • 6. Historic wooden architecture symbolic of Nepalese woodcraft mastery
  • 7. Architectural style blending pagoda and Shikhara influences
  • 12. City of artisans, adjacent to Kathmandu, known as Patan
Down
  • 4. Lord Shiva’s abode on the Bagmati's crescent shore
  • 8. Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, nestled near Bodhnath
  • 9. Another revered name for the great god Shiva central to local mythos
  • 10. Medieval city famed for its labyrinthine squares and craftsmanship
  • 11. Intricate traditional network underpinning the indigenous Newar culture
  • 13. The capital, named after a wooden pavilion, elevated in lore
  • 14. Tibetan monastic complex nestled within Himalayan valleys
  • 15. Esoteric dance ritual performed within sacred courtyards

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