RANIPOKHARI

RANIPOKHARI
The village in Nepal see Ranipokhari, NepalRanipokhari, meaning Queen's pond,'s the artificial square-shaped pond with the temple of Shiva in the middle. Ranipokhari lies in the heart of Kathmandu, with 10-15 minutes walk from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The pond was constructed during the reign of King Pratap Malla in memory of his son Chackrawotendra. It was a token of consolation to his wife, drowned in sorrow of their son's death.
The pond's fenced with iron bars and opened twice a year during Bhaitika, the fifth and final day of Tihar and chhat.