Global Treasures: Panauti

Television Director: Ullman, Frank

Producer: Scarson, Peter O.

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Catalogue Number: GTR-DVD-1191

UPC: 879061007903

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Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

The dreamy Nepalese town of Panauti is located around 30 kilometres southeast of Kathmandu, and unlike other nearby villages and towns, its original atmosphere has managed to survive the rigors of time.

This traditional Newar settlement has a particularly rural character, and a variety of farm products are offered for sale throughout the town.

Panauti boasts a large number of fascinating temples, and in the centre of its temple complex is the 15th-century Indreshvara Temple.

Panauti's deep religious significance is closely associated with its unique geographical location and two rivers. According to traditional Nepalese Hindu belief, the confluence of the two rivers has always been considered to be a sacred place.

Panauti's sanctuaries and temples have had a remarkable influence on this fascinating Nepalese town, and for several centuries they have enriched this otherwise modest and humble Newar settlement.