Okay, so the temple, is the tallest building in the image with the bronze looking roof and spire? If I'm right, it's interesting how it's surrounded by other buildings. Is that all part of the temple complex, too, or just some sort of urban growth around it?

I'm not that familiar with different kinds of temples. The ones I've been to, both ancient and modern, are generally standalone, with grounds around them, so the temple itself stands out, and I think, to give it some solitude, or maybe even peace and quiet.

At any rate, very interesting and I like the sideways photo, too. Kathmandu is a very intriguing place.