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Golden Gate (Bhaktapur)

1754 · 18th century · Also known as Lu Dhowka

The Golden Gate of Bhaktapur is a gilded copper gateway at the entrance to the royal palace of fifty-five windows in Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal. Commissioned by King Ranajit Malla in 1754, it is decorated with images of the goddess Taleju and Garuda, and is one of the finest examples of Newar metalwork.

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Kingdom of Bhaktapur

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Golden Gate (Bhaktapur). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/golden-gate-bhaktapur
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