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10th-century Thakuri ruler of Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gunakamadeva was a Thakuri ruler credited with the founding of Kathmandu. He ruled from around 949 to 994 CE.[1][2]
He is also credited to have started Yenya and Lakhey Jatra.[3] He was known for his tantric abilities which was demonstrated by him entering Shantipur in Swayambhunath.[4] During his rule, he renovated Pashupatinath temple, Raktakali temple, Kankeshwari temple and Panchalinga Bhairav temple.[3]
Gunakamadeva is credited with founding Kathmandu.[5] With the development of cities, he transformed agrarian society to an industrial city trading between India and Tibet.[5]
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