Dimensions:
- Length: 146 mm (5.7 inches)
- Width: 141 mm (5.6 inches)
- Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches)
scale: 1:100
Made in collaboration with the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A portion of proceeds supports educational programs for blind and visually impaired youth.
Rising proudly in the heart of Patan Durbar Square, the Krishna Temple is one of Nepal’s most treasured examples of stone temple architecture. Commissioned by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla in 1637, it has long stood as a symbol of devotion, artistry, and the cultural zenith of the Malla period.
Built entirely from finely carved stone, the temple follows the Shikhara style, inspired by Indian temple architecture, but distinguished by Newar craftsmanship. It features three tiers dedicated to Krishna and his incarnations, with intricate friezes depicting scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Its elegant spire and twenty-one golden pinnacles make it a striking centerpiece of the square.
For nearly four centuries, the Krishna Temple has withstood natural disasters and the passage of time, remaining an enduring monument to Nepal’s religious harmony, artistic excellence, and spiritual heritage.