Patan - Cyasilim Deval

The Cyasilim Deval was founded by Princess Yogamati in memory of her son. Dedicated to the young Krishna and his lover Radha, the temple takes its name from its octagonal shape. Following the death of Yoganarendra Malla, his daughter Yogamati acted as regent on behalf of her son, a minor, who died just a year later. As first lady of the kingdom Yogamati ruled with great decisiveness, several times dismissing ministers and making and deposing kings.