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This 17th century Royal Palace is so
called due to the presence of a large statue of Hanuman in the
premises. The statue was installed in commemoration of the monkey
God's' brave assistance to Rama in the epic Ramayana. A pair of stand
stone lions, one ridden by Shiva, the other by his wife Parvati,
flanks the gate of the palace. The top of the gate is adorned with a
brightly painted niche illustrated with a ferocious Tantric figurine.
The palace has a number of courtyards, which were used for
celebrations, and ritual sacrifices. A museum in the western part of
the palace has an extensive collection of photos and newspaper
clippings and some magnificent furniture dating back to the period of
King Tribhuvan’s reign.
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