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Kathmandu
The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. "Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the preci...
Which Hindu deity is associated with Narayana?
{ "answer_start": [ 162 ], "text": [ "Vishnu" ] }
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Kathmandu
The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. It seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the Kathmandu Valley, documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century. The actual ...
What does the Taragaon Museum focus on?
{ "answer_start": [ 33 ], "text": [ "modern history of the Kathmandu Valley" ] }
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Kathmandu
The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build...
Where is the Nepal Art Council Gallery located?
{ "answer_start": [ 723 ], "text": [ "Babar Mahal" ] }
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Kathmandu
The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. It also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art. Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied build...
Which art gallery in Nepal offers art classes for students?
{ "answer_start": [ 4 ], "text": [ "Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery" ] }
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Kathmandu
Most of the cuisines found in Kathmandu are non-vegetarian. However, the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon, and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city. Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. There is a strong tradition...
Which culinary tradition incorporates pork into its recipes?
{ "answer_start": [ 518 ], "text": [ "Kirat" ] }
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Kathmandu
Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. The growth of tourism in...
What cooking method is applied to the egg in American chop suey?
{ "answer_start": [ 513 ], "text": [ "fried" ] }
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Kathmandu
The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to...
What happens to the bodies of Kirants after death?
{ "answer_start": [ 275 ], "text": [ "buried" ] }
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Kathmandu
Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. Since the 1960s, the permanent Tib...
How many traditional Newar Buddhist monasteries are there in Kathmandu?
{ "answer_start": [ 201 ], "text": [ "108" ] }
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Kathmandu
The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. This fairly large network has helped the economic development of the country, particularly in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, vegetable farming, industry and also tourism. In view of the hilly terrain, transportation t...
What factor contributes to the reliance on automobiles and aircraft in Kathmandu?
{ "answer_start": [ 289 ], "text": [ "hilly terrain" ] }
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Kathmandu
The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3.7 mi)) from the city centre. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal it has two terminals, one domestic and one international. At present, about 22 international airlin...
How many international airlines operate from Tribhuvan International Airport?
{ "answer_start": [ 297 ], "text": [ "22" ] }
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Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat...
Which U.S. state did Kathmandu first establish an international relationship with?
{ "answer_start": [ 229 ], "text": [ "Oregon" ] }
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Kathmandu
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relat...
What Belorussian city is part of Kathmandu's international relationships?
{ "answer_start": [ 476 ], "text": [ "Minsk" ] }