In Patan, forgotten ancient rituals are returning to life

After decades of silence, priests and locals, in collaboration with the Patan Museum, have revived long-lost daily worship and temple traditions, reconnecting Patan with its living heritage.

When you enter the Patan Museum, the first attraction you encounter is Keshavnarayan Chowk, home to the centuries-old Keshavnarayan Temple. The temple is said to have been built during the Lichchhavi period in the 5th century, and the statue of Keshavnarayan, based on its artistic features, dates back to the 9th or 10th century.