[4] In the region of Dolagiri (original name of the Changu Narayan hill), there was a large Champaka tree.

When the cow reached the base of the Champaka tree, the man emerged and began drinking her milk.

At that moment, the man transformed, revealing himself to be Vishnu, who was now devoid of his head bearing conch, discus, mace, and lotus, seated on Garuda.

The Brahmin, realizing what he had done, was filled with immense remorse, lamenting, "What sin have I committed in a past life to have brought this upon myself?".

Due to his strong devotion, his guru, Shukracharya, cursed me that in the future, my head would be severed by a descendant of Sumati.

Sylvain Lévi, who had been granted permission to conduct historical research in Nepal, oversaw the excavation of the pillar with the assistance of Bhim Shamshere, the Rana prime minister.

Although Lévi was unable to directly examine the pillar, he was provided with rubbings, which he subsequently published along with the text and a corresponding translation in Le NMpal.

Since Lévi's initial reading, there have been several subsequent transcriptions, including those by scholars such as Gnoli, Naraharinath, Vajracharya, Joshi, and Khanal.

[6] The entrance door is gilded with carvings of Naga (legendary half-serpent, half-human creature in Hinduism).

The roof structure is supported by small rafters arranged in a radial pattern from the center of the inner masonry cell.

The dead load of the roof is transferred through rafters to the purlins and then to the wall plates, which originate from the core of the building.

Notably, the connections between the struts, purlins, and the main masonry walls are not rigid, allowing for some flexibility in the roof structure.

This design, coupled with stepped footings for the main wall, ensures that the temple is well-supported and resilient against seismic activity, which is crucial for its long-term durability in an earthquake-prone region.

[7] The Changu Museum showcases a collection of items such as a rhino-skin shield, a raincoat made from leaves, a 500-year-old dish rack, and rice that is over 225 years old.