Who built Kumbheshwor temple of the Patan Durbar Square?

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Kumbheshwor temple is the oldest temple and dates back to 1391. It was first constructed as a two storied temple in 1391 by King Jayasthiti Malla. Srinivas Malla later added three tiers to it making it a five storied temple. There is a large fair held in the temple at the occasion of Janai Purnima festival in July or August each year. Thousands of pilgrims visit the temple to worship the silver and gold lingam in Kumbheshwor temple. There are also a large number of water conduits, stone spots, Jaladroni (water spouts) and artistic gate ways here.

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