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The "Hanuman Dhoka" proper, or Hanuman Gate, is located on the west side of Durbar Square. It is the entry gate to the palace, where a standing statue of Hanuman (monkey god), dated to 1672, guards the palace. Hanuman is decked with a red cloth and an umbrella. The face is smeared with a red paste.
Located in the Darbar Square of Kathmandu, it is locally known as Hanuman Dhoka Darbar, the name of which is derived from an antique idol of Lord Hanuman near the main entrance of an ancient palace. 'Dhoka' means door in the local language.
Kathmandu's royal palace, known as the Hanuman Dhoka, was originally founded during the Licchavi period (4th to 8th centuries AD), but the compound was expanded considerably by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century. Sadly, the sprawling palace was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake and damage was extensive.
Hanumandhoka Durbar square is the center of cultural and historical core of Kathmandu valley. The Hanumandhoka Durbar square is famous for its historical heritage and monuments specially for hanumandhoka palace which was the residence and administrative center from ancient times.
Hanuman Dhoka means 'Gate of Hanuman', the monkey god of Ramayana fame. Today, dozens of monkeys call this square their home. Hanuman performed herculean tasks on behalf of the other gods.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar and Hanuman Dhoka, is an old durbar square in Kathmandu's city center. In the heart of old Kathmandu city, Basantapur never fails to impress first time visitors with its intricate wood carvings and rich history.
Hanuman Dhoka is situated in Durbar Square at the centre of Kathmandu city, Nepal. It is a complex of other structures such as the Royal Palace of the Malla kings and the Shah dynasty and covers an area of about five acres.
Hanuman Dhoka (Old Royal Palace): The Main Durbar Square in Kathmandu. A statue of Hanuman, a deity in Hinduism and one of the main characters in the Sanskrit Ramayana epic. This statue stands on the roof of the old royal palace, Hanuman Dhoka on Patan Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley © Andy Wasley.
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Hanuman Dhoka is a renowned historical site situated in the heart of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. This ancient royal palace complex, which dates back to the 4th to 8th centuries, served as the seat of Nepalese royalty until the 19th century.
