Mahabuddha sanctuary is committed to Siddhartha Gautama, the authentic Buddha. Its development was started by minister Abhaya Raj of Patan and an individual from the Uku Baha cloister (of which the Mahabuddha is currently a branch). The sanctuary is frequently called "the sanctuary of 1,000 Buddhas" in light of the fact that a Buddha picture is engraved on each block. Its sikhara is demonstrated in the Mahabodhi Sanctuary at Bodhgaya, India which Abhaya Raj visited and wished to copy. At the point when he got back to Nepal, he was introduced as a coinmaker by the ruler — a worthwhile activity — as his high-level of information on copper creation was popular. This might have furnished him with the monetary means to support the landmark.