Contexts
(Re)colonizing Tradition
A Pedestrian Guide to a "Traditional" City
Welcome to Bhaktapur
[1] The Tea Stall at Guhepukhu
[2] Nava Durga Chitra Mandir
[3] Khauma Square
[4] Tourist Motor Park
[5] Indrani Pitha
[6]Lasku Dhwakha Gate
[7]Char Dham
[8]Cafe de Temple
[9]Batsala Temple
[10] Batsala Temple
[11] City Hall
[12] The Procession Route
[13] Pujari Math
[14] The Peacock Restaurant
[15] Sewage Collection Ponds
[16] Bhairavanath Temple
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Mother Goddess Mandala Map
This is a Mandala of Bhaktpaur. It can be theorized as a cadastral sign-object. Around the outside are Dikpala, or Lokapalas- these are gods of the cardinal points: (1) Indra is indicated by the saffron-color to the east, (2) Yama to the south is indicated by the dark blue, (3) Varunna to the West is grey, and (4) Kubera to the north is indicated by yellow. The image also shows Piga(n) dya: or mother goddesses-- Brahmani [A], Maheshvari [B], Kumari [C], Vaisnavi[D], Varahi[E]; Indrani [F]; Mahakali [G], and Mahalaksmi [H]] (see: [M{1-9}] on "main map." )
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Maps
Mandala Map
Tourist Map
Government Map
Pedestrian Tour Map
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Tacapa Map
Satellite Photograph
Kathmandu Valley
Goddesses
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