The Viśvakarmā Temple (DANAM ID: KAT0230) in Kathmandu's Jyāthā Ṭola is an interesting example of transculturalism, where religious practices and iconography intersect. While the temple is named after Viśvakarmā, the divine architect, the main deity enshrined is a stone statue of Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed god associated with wisdom and the removal of obstacles. The temple holds particular significance for the Prajāpati community of Jyāthā, who consider Gaṇeśa their lineage deity. The temple hosts an annual pañcadāna ceremony on the 13th of the dark fortnight of Bhādra, during which alms are given as part of the community's religious observances. Architecturally, the temple is modest, featuring a brass roof and metal flags, with a brass torana above the entrance depicting a flying Garuḍa. The juxtaposition of the name Viśvakarmā and the deity Gaṇeśa within this temple reflects the fluid nature of religious practices in Kathmandu, illustrating the complex relationships between deities, communities, and cultural traditions. . For more details on this monument and others, please refer to the DANAM database.