Indrapuri/Indrapur Temple/Indra Chowk Kathmandu,Nepal

The Indrapur Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a mysterious temple with a name suggesting it is dedicated to Indra, but the presence of a lingam and a Garuda image points to it being a Shiva and Vishnu temple, respectively. It’s located in Indra Chowk, near Kathmandu Durbar Square, and is known for its unadorned design and plain roof struts. A unique two-tiered Shiva temple, built around 1764, known for its open-plan upper level and a sattal-like architecture, directly adjacent to the Vishnu temple.

The Swet Bhairab in Indrachowk is a part of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. The festival is a celebration of the Hindu deity Indra, the king of heaven, and is one of the biggest religious festivals in Nepal. It’s also known as Yenya Punhi, which translates to the birthday of the old city of Kathmandu.