Once upon a time, Bhaktapur, too, had numerous ponds. Today, according to bhaktapursansar.com, there still are 33 of them in the city. Siddha Pokhari or Ta Pukhu (Big Pond) located at Dudhpati(at te entrance of the city) is said to have ben built in the 15th century during the reign of King Yaksha Malla. It turns into a focal point especially during the Dashain festival (October-November). Considered to be the oldest pond in Bhaktapur, it measures 275 meters by 92 meters and there are quite a lot of fish in it. Another big pond is Barhe Pukhu(lotus pond) located at kamal Vinayak northest of the city . Ancha Pukhu, to the north of the city has a stone image of the reclining Lord Vishnu at its center, and it is a place where many religious events take place.
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