Dumu Temple is located in the southwest corner of the square. The name of Kathmandu comes from it. Although there is no exact historical record, the Dumu Temple is likely to be built in the 12th century. It is said that the timber of the whole building comes from a tree. At first, it was a gathering place for those who came to attend important ceremonies. Later, it became a temple dedicated to Gorakhnath. The statue of Gorakhnath is worshipped in the wooden cabin in the middle of the temple. Ganesh's statue can be seen everywhere in the courtyard, and there are some other shrines of gods. Bronze lions guard the gates, and Hindu symbols are depicted on the first floor of the three-storey building. Every morning, as porters sit in front of the canopy temple to solicit customers, the square, medieval building looks busy.