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Lalitpur Patan Swotha Krishna Temple

Lalitpur Patan Swotha Krishna temple is located at the north side of the Swotha square in Patan, Nepal. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna and it is a dome-shaped temple. The temple is built entirely out of stone.

There are lion stone sculptures and two Garuda sculptures at the entrance of the temple. There is also another Garuda image atop a pedestal.

The sanctum sanctorum is locked and is not allowed for public. There are not many sculptures and intricate designs in the temple. 

As per some scholars, the temple might have been a shikhara style temple and might have got destroyed during 1934 earthquake. The dome might have been built as part of the restoration process.