page_title: Architecture of Nepal
hierarchical_section_title: Architecture of Nepal
caption_attribution_description: English: Looking into Pashupatinaath temple grounds from north-western entrance Deutsch: Blick in die Tempelanlage von Pashupatinaath vom nordwestlichen Zugang नेपाली: पशुपतिनाथ
context_page_description: Nepali architecture or Nepalese architecture is a unique strain of art and practicality. Situated in between the trade routes of India, Tibet and China, Nepali architecture reflects influences from both these cultural strongholds. The pagoda architectural tradition figures prominently among Hindu temples in the country. The pagoda architectural tradition as well, along with the Tibetan tradition of Buddhist architecture and the stupa in contrast is widely used among Buddhist temples throughout the country. Mugal style, summit style, dome style also have great scope in Nepal.
context_section_description: Nepali architecture or Nepalese architecture is a unique strain of art and practicality. Situated in between the trade routes of India, Tibet and China, Nepali architecture reflects influences from both these cultural strongholds. The pagoda architectural tradition figures prominently among Hindu temples in the country. The pagoda architectural tradition as well, along with the Tibetan tradition of Buddhist architecture and the stupa in contrast is widely used among Buddhist temples throughout the country. Mugal style, summit style, dome style also have great scope in Nepal.
caption: Traditional architecture of Kathmandu
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