Nyatapola Temple is a 5-storeyed Hindu temple located in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of the Newar craftsmen who built it during the reign of King Bhupatindra Malla in 1702 AD. Nyatapola in Newari means 'five stories' - 'Nyata' meaning 'five' and 'Pola' meaning 'stories'. The temple is significantly higher than the surrounding buildings and is a magnificent example of the towering pagoda style which is a hallmark of traditional Nepalese architecture. The temple is renowned not only for its height but also for its structural robustness and has withstood numerous earthquakes with minimal damage, including the devastating 2015 earthquake. It is approached by a steep stone staircase flanked by stone figures of deities and mythical beasts, each figure said to be ten times stronger than the figure immediately below it.
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