Ghanta Ghar (Kathmandu)

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GhantaGhar
घन्टाघर
Ghanta Ghar(Hour House) in January 2018
Location in Kathmandu, Nepal
General information
Status	Rebuilt after 1990 BS Earthquake
Location	Kathmandu, Nepal
Coordinates	27°42′27″N 85°18′53″E / 27.7074742°N 85.3147146°E / 27.7074742; 85.3147146Coordinates: 27°42′27″N 85°18′53″E / 27.7074742°N 85.3147146°E / 27.7074742; 85.3147146
Design and construction
Architect	Bir Shumsher

The GhantaGhar (घन्टाघर) is the first public tower clock in Nepal, situated at the heart of the capital city of Kathmandu (near to Trichandra College). It lies in front of Rani Pokhari. It was built by Rana Prime Minister Bir Shumsher. The original clock tower was designed after Big Ben of London, as Western influence crept into Nepalese architecture during the Rana era. The GhantaGhar that stands today was rebuilt after the 1990 BS earthquake, standing on the site of the original after the old tower was destroyed by the earthquake..

Etymology[]

The word GhantaGhar is made up of two words, "Ghanta" and "Ghar". The words "Ghanta" and "Ghar" in Nepali mean "Hour" and "House" in English respectively. And thus the word "GhantaGhar" means the house that is used for looking hours or time.

There is also another GhantaGhar in Birgunj, which was made by the help of Japanese child student's donation.

Ghanta Ghar in the mid 1920s

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