File:Mani Mandap Soraha Khutte Pati Patan Durbar Square Patan Lalitpur Nepal Rajesh Dhungana (5).jpg

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Mani mandapa in front of Bishwanath temple in Patan Durbar area, a historical site of Lalitpur district. This Pati has 16 legs, so it is called 16-legged pati. There are two very attractive and two masterpieces of woodwork. This pati was also made during the reign of King Siddhinar Singh Malla. This mandapa has its own historical and religious significance. Paati is also called the resting place of travelers. Lalitpur is also the meeting place of the famous Rato Machhindranath of the district. There is even a stone chair in the middle of the mandapa. Where King Siddhinar Singh Malla used to sit and discuss the process of pilgrimage with the priests. The organizers of various fairs have maintained this tradition even today. Old and young, young women and tourists can always be seen resting on this pati. In the valley, such pati were very visible but are gradually disappearing.

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