It was built in the 14th century (around 1392) by King Jayasthiti Malla which makes it the oldest temple in Patan.

It is a popular belief that the water spring that fills the ponds originates all the way from Gosainkunda, which is located 43 kilometers north of Kathmandu.

So taking a dip in the pond during the festival of Janai Purnima (जनै पुर्णिमा) is equivalent to doing the same in Gosainkunda.

[2] Shiva’s mount, the bull Nandi is kneeling in front of the main Kumbheshwor Temple.

High above the wooden roof tiers, it looks as if they might topple over on this five-story building.