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The Naga Pokhari or Naga Phuku basin-fountain in the Sadashiva Bhairab Chowk at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur in Nepal. There is miniature temple near the snake idol in the water reservoir. Bhaktapur Durbar Square the city is also known, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses which is 15 km far from Kathmandu. It is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their san