Kastamandap is a former temple that dates back to the 7th century AD and is believed to be one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world, the temple after which the city is named. This temple was initially a community center visited by pilgrims and visitors from all regions near and far, and then it was converted in the thirteenth century AD into a temple associated with the royal family; He embraced a wooden box containing the image of the god "Guraknath" who was known only by his footprints.