The city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple, that stood in Durbar Square. In Sanskrit, Kastha (काष्ठ) means "wood" and Mandap (/मण्डप) means "covered shelter". This temple, also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language, was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla. The two-storey structure was made entirely of wood, and used no iron nails nor supports. According to legend, all the timber used to build the pagoda was obtained from a single tree. The structure collapsed during the major earthquake on 25 April 2015.
The city of Kathmandu is named after Kasthamandap temple , that stood in Durbar Square . In Sanskrit , Kastha ( काष्ठ ) means " wood " and Mandap ( /मण्डप ) means " covered shelter " . This temple , also known as Maru Satal in the Newar language , was built in 1596 by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla . The two - storey structure was made entirely of wood , and used no iron nails nor supports . According to legend , all the timber used to build the pagoda was obtained from a single tree . The structure collapsed during the major earthquake on 25 April 2015 .
On what date was Maru Satal destroyed?
On what date was Maru Satal destroyed ?
25 April 2015
25 April 2015