Naag Pokhari
नाग पोखरी (Nepali)
Naag Pokhari
Naag Pokhari is located in Nepal
Naag Pokhari
Naag Pokhari
Location of Naag Pokhari in Nepal
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Coordinates27°42′48″N 85°19′24″E / 27.71346°N 85.32342°E / 27.71346; 85.32342
TypePond
Max. length125 feet (38 m)
Max. width65 feet (20 m)
Average depth7 feet (2.1 m)

Naag Pokhari (Nepali: नाग पोखरी) meaning snake's pond is a historic artificial pond located in the eastern side of the royal palace, Kathmandu. [1] The pond was constructed in the 17th century by Queen Subarna Prabha. [2]

The pond is 125 ft long, 65 ft wide and has a depth of about 7 ft.[2] It has a park around it. A tall statue of golden snake is mounted at the center of the pond. The pond is used to celebrate Naga Panchami and has religious significance for the Hindus. [3][4][5]

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References

  1. ^ "Around Nag Pokhari". Himal Southasian. 2011-12-01. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  2. ^ a b Adhikari, Bikash; Parajuli, Anmol; Adhikari, Prakash (2020). "Study of Ponds in Kathmandu Valley and Analysis of their Present Situation". Historical Journal. 12 (1): 38–54. doi:10.3126/hj.v12i1.35438. ISSN 2467-9216. S2CID 234417047.
  3. ^ "Kathmandu Valley and Its Historical Ponds". ECS NEPAL. Archived from the original on 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  4. ^ Pradhan, Riddhi (1996). "Historical background of the Kathmandu world heritage sites with special reference to Patan monument zone". Ancient Nepal. 139: 49–59.
  5. ^ Keshav (2016-08-07). "Nag Panchami being observed across the nation". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
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