Dattatraya

The Dattatraya Temple is situated only about four minutes walk from Bhairavnath Temple. This temple was built in the 15th century and is the oldest temple in Bhaktapur. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There is a pillar and on top of it Garuda sits with his traditional weapons. This temple is believed to have been built from the wood of a single tree. Near this temple is a monastery with exquisitely carved peacock windows.