abstract:Ranipokhari (also known as Lani Pukhu or Rani Pokhari) ( meaning: Queen's lake, or न्हू पुखू meaning: New lake , rarely: Queen's lake), is the artificial square-shaped pond with the temple of Shiva in the middle, known as Matrikeshwor Mahadev. Ranipokhari lies in the heart of Kathmandu, with 10–15 minutes walk from Kathmandu Durbar Square.