Kathmandu Durbar Square 06 01 Jagannath Temple and King Malla Column [24 of 32]
Running northeast is a second part of Kathmandu Durbar Square, which contains the entrance to the Hanuman Dhoka and an assortment of temples. Pigeons fly around the three-tiered, two-storied Jagannath Temple, built in the 16C. Exquisite wood-carvings embellish the doors, windows and roof struts, depicting Hindu gods. Erected in 1670, King Pratapa Malla's column stands to the left of Jagannath temple. The king sits on a lion throne atop the lotus-shaped capital, his two wives one on either side. The King's five sons also appear, one at each corner and the fifth, the youngest son, in front. On the right is the Hanuman statue at the entrance to the Hanuman Dhoka palace.