The Secret History & Gold Crown of Nyatapola Temple | Podcast Bhaktapur

In this fascinating clip from Podcast Bhaktapur, historians uncover the hidden stone inscriptions beneath army boots at the Bhaktapur Royal Palace that officially date the construction of the iconic Nyatapola Temple to Nepal Sambat 822. Discover how ancient folk songs encode historical dates, the story behind King Bhupatindra Malla gifting a gold crown to the royal priests, and the power of ancient numerical-word cryptography (Katapayadi system). Watch the video above to learn more about Bhaktapur's rich heritage! Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to Podcast Bhaktapur for more deep dives into Nepalese history.