Newari architecture

Newari architecture is the architecture developed by Newars. It usually consists of Pagoda, Stupa, Chaitya, Courtyard (Bahal) styles.

Pagoda Style It is the most dominant style of the Newari architecture. It is mostly used to build temples and less often towers of palaces. Almost all the major Newari temples are built in pagoda style. The locales of Kathmandu valley believe that this style of architecture was developed in Kathmandu valley and then exported to various parts of the world by Nepalese architects most notably by Arniko. Although the majority of the temples constructed in this style are dedicated to Hindu deities, a sizable number of pagoda temples are Buddhist temples as well. Most prominent Newari (Nepali) structures built in pagoda style are:- Pashupatinath temple Taleju Bhawani temple Nine storied tower of Kathmandu Darbar Square Nyatapola temple Kumbeshwor temple Nhugha dega temple Changunarayan temple Chandeshwari temple Kasthamandap satal Muktinath temple Naradevi temple Narayanhiti Royal Palace	\

	Stupa Style Stupa style is also very common in Newari architecture. It is exclusively used for consturcting sites of Buddhist pilgrimage. The most noteworthy of stupas are:- Baudhhanath stupa Swayambhunath stupa Sheeghal bihara stupa The five stupas of Patan (constructed by Ashoka) Dhando chaitya Tukabahal stupa

Chaitya A chaitya-griha Buddhist cave (stupa hall) is a meeting or assembly chamber often used for purposes similar to a stupa. In fact, it is not uncommon to find a stupa situated inside the interior space of a chaitya. They are largely associated with Buddhism. Architecturally they show similarities to Roman design concepts of column and arch.

Courtyards The basic unit of Newari cities are courtyards. Depending on the size, utility and various other entities, the courtyards are classified as: Nanee Bahal Chuka Sagal