Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of Kathmandu city. The locals know this area as Hanuman Dhoka - an ancient seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The Royal Palace during medival times were not merely for Royal activities but also used as the center of administration, culture activities and festivals.

The historical building and temples in the area were erected from the time of Newar King Ratna Malla ( 1484-1520) to Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah (1875-1911 AD) covering the Malla, Shah and Rana period of Nepalese history. The entire place complex here is named after a monkey god called Hanuman. One can see a huge stone statue of Hanuman painted orange and covered in red next to the main entrance (the golden gate) of the Palace. Hanuman is regarded as a powerful protector of the entire Durbar Square. 

 

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