"Kantipur" is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "City of Light" or "City of Glory" ( Kanti for beauty/light and Pur for city). 2. The Historical Draft: The Kingdom of Kantipur
The Bodhisattva Manjushri saw a miraculous lotus blooming in the center of the lake. To reach it, he used his flaming sword, Chandrahrasa , to cut a gorge at Chobhar .
"Kantipur" refers to the ancient name of Kathmandu, and its "story" is deeply rooted in both mythology and the historical rise of Nepal's capital. 1. The Mythological Draft: The Sword and the Lake
As the water drained, the fertile valley emerged. The city of Kantipur was later planned in the shape of Manjushri’s sword (khadga).
According to the , the Kathmandu Valley was once a massive lake known as Nagdaha .