Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 03 Mahakala In Entrance Doorway

Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 01 Entrance Towards Inner Courtyard

Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 02 Statues and Carvings Above and To The Side Of The Entrance Door Towards Inner Courtyard

Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 03 Mahakala In Entrance Doorway

Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 04 Shiva Lingam In Entrance Doorway

Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 05 Buddha On Torana Above Inside Entrance Door

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Mahakala, a deity worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus, defends the dharma at the entrance to the Golden temple in Patan. Mahakala is of the eight terrible deities of the Buddhist pantheon, with snake ornaments, sharp teeth, protruding belly, and wearing a tiger skin.

Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 03 Mahakala In Entrance Doorway Mahakala, a deity worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus, defends the dharma at the entrance to the Golden temple in Patan. Mahakala is of the eight terrible deities of the Buddhist pantheon, with snake ornaments, sharp teeth, protruding belly, and wearing a tiger skin.

DATE: 2008-05-13 12:29