Siddhi Narasinha Malla was the son of king Hariharsinha Malla. He sat on the throne of patan in 1675 B.S. Patan had no good relation with Kathmandu. Siddhi Narasinha Malla forced Kathmandu to conclude a treaty with Patan.
Of all the Malla kings of Patan Siddhi Narasingh Malla was the greatest. He was a virtuous, wise and kind hearted mean. He built many water spouts, inns, ponds, temples and monasteries. He built the famous Krishna Temple of Patan. It is a masterpiece of art important events of the Ramayan and the Mahabharat are carved on the walls of the temple of Taleju Bhawani. He led a very hard religious life In summer he sat in the centre of Panchagni (five fires). In winter he used to lie down on a nold stone in the open courtyard of his palace. He introduced religious dances.
During his rule trade developed in Patan. Patan had trade relations with Tibet. He issued his own coins. He was a learned man. He was fond of art, poem and drama. He abdicated his throne and spent his life in Varanasi. He died in 1767 B.S.
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