Hanuman Dhoka, A Palace Museum of Nepalese Art, History, and Culture
Ashoka Ganesha Dyochhen, Ashok Binayak Marg, Maru Tole, Kalimati, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Central Development Region, 2243, Nepal
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Introduction
The old palace, also known as the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, was once the royal palace of Nepal. It was named after the Hanuman deity statue in front of the gate. Hanuman is a revered monkey god in the Indian epic Ramayana, known for helping Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, defeat demons. The old palace was initially built in the 13th century and its main structures were constructed during the Malla dynasty from the 15th to 17th century. Originally, the palace had 35 courtyards, but due to earthquakes and human damage, only 12 courtyards remain. On April 25, 2015, a magnitude 8.1 earthquake severely damaged the old palace (Hanuman Dhoka Palace) in Kathmandu, with some buildings collapsing. It is now considered a dangerous structure. Address Ashoka Ganesha Dyochhen, Ashok Binayak Marg, Maru Tole, Kalimati, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Central Development Region, 2243, Nepal
The white buildings are very eye-catching
