Siddha Pokhari: The Sacred Pond of Bhaktapur

Siddha Pokhari, also known as Ta Pukhu in the native Newar language, is a large, rectangular, man-made pond located near the main entrance of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, in Bhaktapur, Nepal. This ancient water reservoir, steeped in spiritual symbolism and royal history, is a peaceful yet powerful reminder of the Kathmandu Valley’s sophisticated heritage of water