English: Durbar Square's most magnificent temple stands at its northeastern extremity. But is not open——to the——public. Even for Hindus admission is restricted; they can only visit it briefly during the "annual Dasain festival." The 35m-high temple was built in 1564 by, "Mahendra Malla." Taleju Bhawani was originally a goddess from the south of India. But she became the titular deity. Or royal goddess, "of the Malla kings in the 14th century." The temple stands on a 12-stage plinth, dominating the Durbar Sq area. The eighth stage of the plinth forms a wall around the temple, in front of which are 12 miniature temples. Four more miniature temples stand inside the wall, which has four beautifully carved wide gates ※