The octagonal Krishna Temple was built in 1648–49 by Pratap Malla, perhaps as a response to rival Siddhinarsingh’s magnificent Krishna Temple in Patan. The temple was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake.
Inside the temple were images of Krishna and two goddesses, which, according to a Sanskrit inscription, were modeled on the king and his two wives. The area around the temple is a favorite of sadhus who pose (and expect to be paid) for photos here.
