Ramakar Mahavihara Buddhist Monastery Of Patan

This book is about Vajrayana Buddhist Vihara of Nepal. It is situated in Patan. Since Vihara is very important in Newer Buddhism, the book focuses on theoretical aspects of Vihara in Buddhism. The book tries to trace out the history of Buddhism in Nepal. Lichhivi period was the golden time for Buddhism to prosper. A detailed analysis of historical aspect of Nepalese Buddhism is made. Historical as well as ritual performed in Ratnakar Mahavihar, which is popularly known as Hakha Baha among Newars, as also analyzed. Similarly, the architectural features as well as art of the Vihara is also dealt in the book. The other important aspect f the book is about the Kumari of Hakha Baha.