'Changu Narayan' is the name of the deity enshrined in the Changu Narayan Temple, located near
Changu village in the
Kathmandu Valley,
Nepal. The temple is one of the oldest
Hindu temples of the valley, and is believed to be constructed in the
3rd century. Changu Narayan is the name of
Vishnu, and the Temple is dedicated to him. A stone slab discovered in the vicinity of the temple dates to the
5th century, and is the oldest such stone inscription discovered in Nepal.
The Changu Narayan Temple is one of seven structures cited by
UNESCO as demonstrating the historic and artistic achievements that make the Kathmandu Valley a
World Heritage Site.
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