*Budhanilkantha Temple Area**
Ward No. 3 of Budhanilakantha Municipality is primarily known as the Budhanilkantha Temple Area, encompassing the core zone around the renowned Budhanilkantha Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his reclining form as the “old blue-throated” deity (Budha-Nilkantha).[2][3][5] This ward hosts the municipal ward office and is central to the area’s religious and cultural identity, situated at the foot of Shivapuri Hill in northern Kathmandu Valley.[1][3] It features the sacred temple complex, ongoing development like the Mandir Prangan falcha (resting platform), and lacks distinct sub-neighborhoods or toles prominently named in records, though it forms part of the broader Budhanilkantha region previously under the Budhanilkantha VDC.[2][5] The area is characterized by pilgrimage activity, rapid urbanization, and proximity to landmarks like Budhanilkantha School.[2][7]