Kathmandu - Kavindrapur

Kavindrapur, the building on the east side of the square, is particularly associated with Pratapa Malla. As well as being a temple to Narashima it is the home of the Narashima dancers, who keep up a tradition instituted by the King. In addition to some 17th c. images the shrine contains a copy of the Nrityanatha, the original of which was commissioned by Pratapa Malla for Nasal Chowk. Delightful carvings adorn the roof struts and windows. On the ground floor fruit and vegetable sellers have their stalls.