The Rāto Matsyendranātha Temple (DANAM ID: NWK0600), known locally as "Karuṇāmaya Degaḥ" and built by Lakṣmīnārāyaṇa Bhāro in 1821 CE, stands in Triśūlībajāra, Nuwakot, a region historically connected to the Kathmandu Valley. This north-facing temple features a two-tiered copper-sheeted roof with a gilded finial and intricate erotic carvings on its northern struts. Inside the sanctum, a red-faced, gilt-copper statue of Lokeśvara, gifted by the residents of Guji Bāhāḥ in Patan, serves as the main deity. The presence of this temple in Nuwakot testifies that the cult of Buṅgadyaḥ/Karuṇāmaya (Rāto Matsyendranātha) extends beyond the valley, reaching into the historic region of Nuwakot. Dive deeper into the fascinating history and details of this temple by visiting our comprehensive database.