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According to the , the Kathmandu Valley was once a massive lake known as Nagdaha .

"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 kantipur

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

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 . According to the