The Hanuman Dhoka; or royal palace; takes up most of the eastern side of Durbar Square. Built four centuries ago by Nepal's Malla kings; only a small part of the complex is open to the general public. At the left of the entrance stands a statue of Hanuman; the monkey god of Hindu mythology; after which the palace is named. Within the main courtyard is a likeness of Narasimha; the half-man; half-lion incarnation of Vishnu; disembowelling a demon. Pictures From Asia Rainer Krack