Shiva-Parvati Temple

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Shiva-Parvati Temple is a historic Hindu shrine in Kathmandu renowned for its traditional Newar architecture and prominent statues of the deities Shiva and Parvati overlooking the square.

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Shiva-Parvati Temple canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu temple
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Newar architecture
associatedWithDeity Parvati
linked to: Kamakshi

Shiva
country Nepal
culturalContext Newar culture
dedicatedTo Parvati
linked to: Kamakshi

Shiva
faces Kathmandu Durbar Square
function cultural landmark
place of worship
hasArchitecturalFeature carved wooden windows
decorated struts
tiered pagoda-style roof
traditional Newar woodcarvings
hasCulturalSignificanceFor Hindus in Kathmandu Valley
Newar community
hasFeature figures of Shiva and Parvati looking out over the square
hasStatue statue of Parvati
statue of Shiva
hasViewOf Basantapur area of Kathmandu Durbar Square
linked to: Basantapur area
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Kathmandu Valley"
locatedIn Bagmati Province
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Valley
locatedInCity Kathmandu
material brick
wood
notableFor prominent statues of Shiva and Parvati overlooking the square
traditional Newar architecture
overlooks Kathmandu Durbar Square
partOf historic complex of Kathmandu Durbar Square
region Central Nepal
religion Hinduism
roofType multi-tiered pagoda roof
significance historic Hindu shrine in Kathmandu
touristAttractionType historic monument
religious site
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteComponentOf Kathmandu Valley
usedFor Hindu worship
religious rituals
tourism

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Kathmandu Durbar Square hasPart Shiva-Parvati Temple