Janabahā

Janabahā The Janabahā courtyard complex is a living heritage site located in the heart of historical Kathmandu.

It is among the most important Buddhist shrines of the city. It is the center of Newar Buddhism practices and culture, as well as art and architecture. The ancient Buddhist monastic courtyard complex of Janabahā is located in central Kathmandu near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Numerous age-old Newar Buddhist (Vajrayāna) customs and rituals are widely practiced here to

this day. The complex is literally dotted with ancient architectural structures, Buddhist images and other objects of art, built over many centuries. This complex probably houses the largest collection of Buddhist at and iconography in one single area in Kathmandu. The large central shrine, with two gilded roofs, is dedicated to Lord Karunāmaya Aryāvalokiteshwor, the deity of compassion, also known as Janabahā Dyo or Seto Machhendranath. The original name of the complex is Kanak Chaitya Mahāvihār.

30/09/2025

हत्तेरिका! झिगु Janabahā जनबहालय् कंक्रित! थ्व ला जि हे मजिल।

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Kanak Chaitya Mahabihar, Kel Tol
Kathmandu
44600

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