Changunarayan is the oldest Hindu temple of the valley built a top a hill village called Changu. Dedicated to Lord Champak Narayan, located at a distance of 14 km, is universally acknowledged as the stateliest example of the Pagoda style in Nepal built by King Hari Barma in 323 AD, It is considered to be one of the greatest artistic legacies of the Lichhavian era. Changu is one of the ancient historical places situated on a hillock with conical shape. It is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in the valley from early 3rd century AD.
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