Temple

MAHABOUDDHA TEMPLE
The temple of one thousand Buddha is about 10 monutes walk south of the Durbar square. it is slightly out of the way and you may have to ask directions as it is located in a courtyard surrounded by buildings and not easily visible despite its height. originaly constructed in the 14th century,the terracota, indian-style temple was severely damaged in the 1934 earthquake and later rebuilt. Each of the bricks in the building contains an image of Buddha. inside there is a shrine dedicated to MayaDevi, the mother of Buddha. it is said that this temple is similar to the one in Bodh Gaya where Buddha received enlightment. you can climb the buildings around the courtyard to photograph the temple and obtain a fine view over patan`s rooftops.
RATO(RED)MACHENDRANATH TEMPLE 
The temple of red Machendranath is a little way out from the center of town and has a fine image of Avalokiteswara,Red Machendranath which is taken around the town during his festival in june each year