Tukan Bahal
तुकं बहाल
Tukan Bahal is one of the ancient and important Buddhist monastery of Kathmandu city. The monastic complex is located in ward no 12 of Kathmandu Municipality. The locality is called Hyumat Tole (lit: the ward of revolving lamp). The courtyard is inhabited by the indigeneous people of Kathmandu Valley-the Newars. Thus the name of the monastery has been derived from this language, more commonly and easily. The local people call the site as Tukan Bahal (lit: mustard leaf monastery).
Dedicated To
Pancha Dhayani Buddhas - Achhyobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabh, Amoghsiddhi and Vairochana.
Period
At least Lichhavi period
Hours
24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Neighborhood
Hyumat Tole near Jaisideval, inner Kathmandu
Location
Kathmandu, Bagmati
Tukan Bahal is one of the ancient and important Buddhist monastery of Kathmandu city. The monastic complex is located in ward no 12 of Kathmandu Municipality. The locality is called Hyumat Tole (lit: the ward of revolving lamp). The courtyard is inhabited by the indigeneous people of Kathmandu Valley-the Newars. Thus the name of the monastery has been derived from this language, more commonly and easily. The local people call the site as Tukan Bahal (lit: mustard leaf monastery).