22. Temples of Kathmandu Valley

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Learn about famous temples in Kathmandu
• Understand temple architecture
• Know about temple traditions
• Appreciate religious harmony

60 minutes

• Paper
• Colored pencils
• Regular pencils
• Notebooks

1. Review (5 minutes)

• Quick recap of Nepali games
• Connect festivals to temples
• Discuss what students know about temples

2. Famous Temples (15 minutes)

Discuss and draw:

• Pashupatinath Temple
• Sacred Hindu temple
• Golden roof
• On river bank
• Temple architecture
• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
• Buddhist stupa
• Prayer flags
• Many monkeys
• White dome
• Boudhanath
• Largest stupa
• Round shape
• Prayer wheels
• Buddha eyes

3. Temple Features (15 minutes)

Discuss and illustrate:

• Common Elements
• Pagoda style
• Multiple roofs
• Wood carvings
• Bell towers
• Prayer areas
• Temple Activities
• Prayer bells
• Butter lamps
• Offerings
• Festivals

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw:

• Temple shapes
• Temple decorations
• Prayer flags
• Temple surroundings

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

• Students write about temples
• Share what interested them most
• Compare with places of worship they know
• Preview of next week's topic

• Temple (मन्दिर - Mandir)
• Stupa (स्तूप - Stupa)
• Prayer (प्रार्थना - Prarthana)
• Bell (घण्टी - Ghanti)
• Sacred (पवित्र - Pavitra)

1. Draw their favorite temple

2. Write about temple features

3. Draw temple decorations

Check students':

• Understanding of temple types
• Knowledge of architecture
• Drawing skills
• Class participation

• Keep descriptions simple
• Use clear examples
• Respect all religions
• Explain cultural significance
• Make connections clear
• Focus on architecture

• Temples are centuries old
• Different styles exist
• People of all faiths visit
• Unique architecture
• Important cultural sites

• Draw simple temple shapes
• Show architectural features
• Connect to local buildings
• Discuss preservation
• Keep terms simple
• Emphasize harmony