In the heart of Patan’s UNESCO-listed Durbar Square, the 388-year-old Krishna Mandir has been fully restored after earthquake damage. Built entirely from stone in the rare Shikhara style by King Siddhi Narsimha Malla, it’s famed for intricate carvings depicting Hindu epics. The restoration, led by the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust, blends tradition with seismic resilience—ensuring this spiritual and architectural treasure remains a pilgrimage and heritage tourism highlight in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley.