Hanuman Dhoka - Gate

The Hanuman Dhoka Gate was remodeled in the 19th c. A row of brightly painted figures above it includes, on the right, King Pratapa Malla and his Queen. The exquisite golden entrance door was financed by subscription. In 1810, at the time of the Shahs, the 100 copper plaques with inscriptions dating from the Malla period were deemed worthless and sold. The gate is guarded by a pair of stone lions with Shiva and his shakti seated on their backs.