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Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
Saving the Living Heritage of Patan Royal Palace Complex
The Taleju temple is an esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality. The temple’s three-tiered tiled roofs are octagonal in shape, supported by intricately carved timber struts representing various divinities. It resides on the roof of the Mul Chowk (‘main courtyard’) of the Patan Royal Palace Complex and is regarded as one of the defining features of the Patan Darbar square. In addition to its aesthetic beauty, the Taleju temple is also a dynamic, living religious monument. It is integral to ritual worship and to the Dashain festival activities.
Tragically, the ‘Himalayan earthquake’ on September 18, 2011, badly damaged the already weak temple. Seismic movement widened cracks at several locations on the temple’s third level, the outside façade and its interior walls. This restoration project focuses on the fortification of the building and the installation of a drainage system, which would greatly contribute to the longevity of the repairs, so that the temple can be enjoyed for years to come.
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"esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality "
CER
view programmeLa mission de la CER est d’offrir une aide d’urgence aux patrimoines culturels endommagés ou détruits par une catastrophe naturelle ou causée par l’homme. La CER a été créée en 2003 suite à la dévastation et au pillage du Musée National d’Irak. La CER considère que le sauvetage de la culture peut apporter espoir et consolation aux communautés sinistrées, contribuer à leur faire retrouver la conscience de leur propre valeur, rétablir la continuité et préserver leur identité. Pour la CER, l’aide culturelle d’urgence fait partie intégrante de l’aide humanitaire d’urgence.
Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
Saving the Living Heritage of Patan Royal Palace Complex The Taleju temple is an esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality. The temple’s three-tiered tiled roofs are octagonal in shape, supported by intricately carved timber struts representing various divinities. It resides on the roof of the Mul Chowk (‘main courtyard’) of the Patan Royal Palace Complex and is regarded as one...
Restoration of the Landmark Taleju Temple
Saving the Living Heritage of Patan Royal Palace Complex The Taleju temple is an esoteric shrine of exquisite artistic quality. The temple’s three-tiered tiled roofs are octagonal in shape, supported by intricately carved timber struts representing various divinities. It resides on the roof of the Mul Chowk (‘main courtyard’) of the Patan Royal Palace Complex and is regarded as one...
