Temple of Pathibhara Devi
This temple is located on the peak of Pathibhara mountain in Taplejung district, eastern hilly district of Nepal at an altitude of 3794 meters above sea level . Considering Pathibhara as the witness form of the Goddess, it is customary to visit, worship and worship the Goddess, wishing for happiness and prosperity. There is a popular belief that if a person with sin in his heart, a pregnant woman sees the goddess, it will bring bad luck. The name of this temple is Pathibhara because there is a temple of Devi on a hill like a full Pathi in the north-east of Taplejung district headquarters, 10 kos.
Siddhakali temple
As the right eye of Sati Devi, the half-dangini of Mahadev, fell in this place, which is one kosh away from the Chainpur market of Sankhuwasabha, this place is considered as a magnificent Shaktipeeth, and a temple has been built and an idol of the goddess has been installed. A temple of Lord Mahadev has also been built near it. More Sagagri e-Makalu Online content from Gorkhapatra
Myweni
The confluence of two rivers, Veni, Veni, Dobhan and Triveni, the confluence of three rivers, are many in Nepal which are considered important from a religious point of view. 4 ÷ 5 km from Elam Bazar. In the east, the confluence of Mai River and Jogmai River is called Maiweni. This river is called Kankai river.
home place
This place in the middle of Ilam Bazaar is called Khalanga Khaldo and the stone in front of the temple is called Ilanga Dhunga. This temple was built by Kazi Hemdal Thapa (B.S. 1876-1922) who installed a rock of Mai river as Garai Devi. Currently, a pagoda-style temple has been built in Maisthan. There are also small temples of Ganesha, Dakini and Simhvahini near the temple.
Gujurmukhi Devi
On the west bank of Deumai river, one of the 4 major rivers of Ilam district, the goddess idols of various sizes are called Gajurmukhi Devi. There is a Limbu caste priest here. It is believed that by worshiping Goddess Gajurmukhi, the deaf will be able to speak and the deaf will be able to hear. A fair is held here on the day of Kartik Purnima. The Odhar-shaped thala has been given the form of a temple with the help of people. A Shiva temple and Dharamshala etc. have also been built here.
Halesimahadeva Temple and Cave
From Diktel, the headquarter of Khotang district, 1 km from Thumko called Kailash Mountain in the west. The naturally built Shivlinga shaped structure up to 200 feet in area and height is called Halesi Mahadev. There is complete darkness inside this cave, which has four outer doors. Halesi Cave has a beautiful harmony of natural forms and religious beliefs. A fair is held here for 16 days on the occasion of Ram Navami. Most people gather here on that occasion. On the day of Mahashivratri, people from Bhote caste come here and worship Shiva Parvati in the form of Parohanka on Sumni, while on the day of Balachaturdashi, people come here from far and wide to scatter Shatabees.
Barah area
Barah Region State No. In the Sunsari district under 1 , there is a picturesque pilgrimage site called Barah Kshetra at the holy confluence of Koshi River and Koka River. Like Kurukshetra in India, Harihar Kshetra (Devghat) in Nepal, Mukti Kshetra (Muktinath Mustang), Ruru Kshetra (the confluence of Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja), the Barah region also has special religious significance. The Barah region is discussed in the 110th and 140th chapters of the Barah Purana. Here there are idols and temples of Ganesha Barah, Guru Barah, Surya Barah, Koka Barah, Indra Barah, Gayatri, Saraswati, Narayan as well as Ganesha Temple, Lakshmi Temple and Dharamshalas.
Chinnamasta Bhagvati
Chinnamasta Bhagwati in Saptari district south bordering area from Rajviraj belongs to Chinnamasta village development committee of Saptari district. The people of Nepal and India have great faith in this temple as it is considered to be one of the Shakti Peeths that fulfill the wishes of Chinnamasta Bhagati. According to ancient history and mythology, Shakrasinhadeva, the fifth generation of Karnataka king Nanyadev, became the king of Simraungadh.
He came to Saptari to spend his life in exile with his minor son Harisinhadeva on the throne. It is said that he installed the idol of Bhagwati as his deity and named the goddess Shakreshwari after himself. Since the goddess did not have a body, it is believed that after some time Chinnamasta began to be called Bhagwati.
Ram Temple
The next magnificent temple after the Janaki temple is the Ram temple in Janakpurdham of Dhanusha district. Sardar Amarsingh Thapa B.S. In 1839, a huge Ram temple with Ram, Sita and Lakshmana was built near Janaki temple in pagoda style. On top of the temple, a huge gajur with gold jalap was offered by Shri 3 Chandra Shamsher. Hanuman temple, Shiva temple, idols of Lord Vishnu and Dashavatar are also there in the temple premises. A big fair is also held here on the day of Ram Navami.
Budhasubba
From Dharan Bazar in Sunsari district to the east, the place built like a statue by Dhamira is called Budhasubba’s place. The priest of the temple belongs to the Magar caste. Budhasubba was a perfect man of the Rai or Magar caste who hunted with a slingshot. Legend has it that while walking while hunting, I Guleli was buried in the ground and Matyangra was buried in the ground. There is a popular belief that the bamboo shoots there grew from the guleli buried by Budhasubba and since the guleli does not have a tip, the bamboo here also does not have a tip. There is a popular belief that if someone has a stomach ache, they are said to be suffering from Shikari (Budhasubba) and if they are fed with Matyangra, they will be cured. Pigs and goats are sacrificed at this place where a big fair is held on Baisakh Purnima day.
Changunarayan
Located on the top of a high mountain named Doladri (Dolagiri) in the northeastern part of Bhaktapur district, this temple is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Nepal. Although there is no clear information about when and by whom this temple was built, it is said that a person named Haridatta Varma established Changunarayan in the year 386 Saka Sambat (AD 521) during the establishment of the 4 Narayans of the valley (Changunarayan, Sheshanarayan, Visankhunarayan and Ichangunarayan). There is a story. It is mentioned that in Saka Samvat 386 (521 B.S.) King Mandev controlled the feudatories of the east and west and worshiped Changunarayan and erected a pillar with an eagle.
Suryavinayak
An idol of Ganesha has been installed in the temple of Suryavinayak in Bhaktapur district. This place is named after this temple. From Surya Vinayak, you can see Bhaktapur city and the beautiful mountains all around, and since there is also a beautiful forest park here, Nepalis and foreigners go to enjoy the forest feast, so the glory of this place has increased.
Pashupatinath
The Pashupatinath temple on the banks of the Bagmati river in Kathmandu is a sacred temple of Hindus. This is a very famous temple of Lord Shiva. Where the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated with pomp. It is the highest example of Hindu architecture. This magnificent two-storied temple has a copper roof covered with gold. A golden idol of Shiva’s vehicle (Nandi) is placed to the west of the temple. This temple has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guhyeshwari Temple
Located on the banks of the Bagmati River near the Pashupati Temple, this temple is glorious in religious, historical, cultural and artistic terms and is the center of faith of Hindus. Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth is believed to have been established in the Lichchavi period and the temple was built in the Malla period, so here you can see unique examples of Lichchavi period sculpture and Malla period woodwork.
It is believed to be a temple of Sati Devi (Parvati), the consort of Lord Shiva, built on the south bank of the Bagmati river in the Mandapa style, surrounded by pati pouas. It is also said that in ancient times, Adyaguru Shankaracharya came to observe this place and worshiped and prayed to Guhyeshwari. Guhyeshwari is worshiped according to the Tantric Bajrayana Buddhist tradition, and this place is considered sacred for both Hindu and Buddhist communities.
Budhanilkanth
8 km from Kathmandu city. In the lap of Shivpuri hill in the north-west, there is a statue of Lord Narayan resting in the middle of a small pond. As it was built in the middle of the 5th century during the Lichchavi period, it represents the sculpture of the Lichchavi period.
There is a statue of Kalika Devi with a Mongolian face in Dakshinkali in the Farping area of Kathmandu. This place is 20 km from the center of Kathmandu. It is in the south. As the residents of Karnali, Bheri and Rapti zones travel to sell their agricultural, banana and household products and buy rags, salt, oil and other consumer goods that they need, Nepalgunj is developing day by day as a large and prestigious commercial center in this region.
Boudhanath
7 km from Kathmandu city center. The big stupa of Lord Buddha located in the northeast is called Boudhanath. Built by Licchavi King Mandev in the 5th century, this monastery is considered one of the oldest stupas in the world. This monastery is considered a symbol of religious tolerance, where Hindus and Buddhists visit for darshan. It is also included in the World Heritage List.
Swayambhu Mahachaitya
There is a famous Buddhist temple and stupa, which is included in the World Heritage List, on the top of the hill named Mandapagiri, located in the western part of Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhu Bhagavan is said to have originated at this place. A big festival is held here on the full moon day of Vaishakh, when Buddha was born, attained Buddha’s knowledge and attained Buddha’s nirvana. In the Anandakuti Mahavihara of Swayambhu, the sacred bones of Lord Buddha are safely kept. After the theft, the earlier fossils were taken from Sri Lanka. After receiving in 2051 V.No. 2055 Baisakh Shukla Purnima day was the first time the city was circumambulated. From Swayambhu one can observe the beautiful scenery of Kathmandu Valley.
naxal bhagwati
It is said that during the Lichchavi period, the person who made the idol of Palanchok Bhagwati also made and installed the idol of Naxal Bhagwati. Ran Bahadur Shah’s Taksari Bhim Varma Khawas B.S. It is mentioned in the inscription that the temple was restored after worship in 1839 and the work mentioned was done by Premgiri Khasai.
Boudhanath
7 km from Kathmandu city center. The big stupa of Lord Buddha located in the northeast is called Boudhanath. Built by Licchavi King Mandev in the 5th century, this monastery is considered one of the oldest stupas in the world. This monastery is considered a symbol of religious tolerance, where Hindus and Buddhists visit for darshan. It is also included in the World Heritage List.
Banglamukhi Temple
Among the various religious places in Kathmandu Valley, Banglamukhi Temple located in Lalitpur Kumbheshwar is also considered important. People from Kapali community of Newar caste are priests here.
Temple of Bhadrakali Devi
In the center of Kathmandu city, in front of the Singha Durbar, there is a famous Shaktipeeth Bhadrakali Devi temple. Around the seventh century AD, Tantrik Bajracharya Shashwat Bajra worshiped Kalika Devi in the Vaishnavi Peeth and established the goddess, and this place came to be known as Bhadrakali Sthana. In Newari language it is called Lumdhi. As mentioned in Bhasha genealogy, after the construction of the city in Kathmandu, King Gunakamdev established the Bhadrakali Peetha in the eastern direction of the city for its protection. A big fair is held at Bhadrakali place during Vijaya Dashami (Badashain).
Devighat
Near Battar in Nuwakot district Devighat shrine is located at the confluence of Trishuli river coming from Gosaikund in Rasuwa district and Tadi Khola (Surymati river) coming from Suryakunda in Rasuwa district. There is a famous Jalpa Devi temple at this place. A big fair is held here every year on Chaitra Shuklapurnima and Haribodhini Ekadashi.
Devghat
It is mentioned in the Nepal Mahatmya that since the confluence of Saptagandaki river at Devghat, a holy pilgrimage site of Hindus under Devghat Rural Municipality of Tanahun district, one can get rid of all sins by bathing in this place, and if one sacrifices one’s life here, one can get Kaivalya liberation. It is also called Harihar region because it is located on the banks of Saptagandaki river, which is the confluence of Hariganga (Kali Gandaki) and Harganga (Trishuli) rivers. Somewhere it is also called Adiprayag. A big fair is held at this place on the day of Maghe Sankranti. For the systematic development of this religiously glorious place, a Devghat Area Development Committee has been formed by combining some parts of Tanahun, Nawalparasi and Chitwan districts.
Mankamanadevi Temple
Located in Gorkha district, this temple has an idol of Durga Bhavani. King Ramshah’s queen was a woman with the power of a goddess. After the death of the queen, there is a legend that Siddha Lakhan Thapa established Mankamana Devi and started the ritual of worship to worship her peace. In Mankamana temple, Magar priests are appointed. Kevalkar service is running from Kurintar of Prithvirajmarg to Mankamana temple. There is a religious belief that the vision of Mankamana will fulfill one’s wishes. is
Muktinath
There is a temple of Muktinath in the Himalayan region of Mustang district. Muktinath is located at 280 24′ latitude and 830 30′ longitude. Muktinath region, which has a cold climate throughout the year, is covered with snow in winter. Muktinath is a sacred religious place for Hindus. Every year numerous devotees come from far and wide to visit Muktinath. Since Hindus come from all corners of India to visit Muktinath, Muktinath is established as a place of pilgrimage not only for Nepal but also for all Hindus.
Baglung Kalika Temple
To the east of Baglung Bazar, the headquarters of Baglung district, there is a magnificent temple of Goddess Kalika inside the high altitude (tar) elephant forest at the confluence of Kaligandaki and Kathekhola. There is a legend that after King Mukundasena of Palpa gave his daughter in marriage to Pratapnarayan Malla, the then King of the mountains, he gave an idol of Kalika as a dowry, and that idol was installed in the temple. There is a custom to fill the temple with panchabali offerings on the day of Chaitrashtami. Currently, Baglung Bazar has been renamed as Kalika Municipality.
Vikram Baba
Within the Chitwan National Park, about 21 km south of Narayangadh, there is Bikram Baba’s place on the bank of the river. Vikram Baba belongs to the Tharu caste. At that place, on the occasion of Chaite Dashain, a big procession is held in memory of Devbhakta Tharu. Pilgrims come from different places of the country including Lamjung, Tanahun, Kaski, Gorkha, Makwanpur, Kathmandu and Nawalparasi. Especially newly married couples come here.
Trivenidham, Valmiki Ashram and Gajendramoksha Dham
In the south-eastern part of Chitwan district, Garhi ga.v.s. There is an ashram of Swarnabhadra, Tamsa and Narayani River in Triveni on the banks of Narayani River or on the east bank of Mahamuni and Maharishi Rishi, author of Ramayana, the first poet of Sanskrit literature. It was Valmiki who composed the Ramayana. Here there are ancient statues of ancient importance, Harihara Temple established by Maharishi Valmiki, Yagyasala, Lavakush Pathshala, Sitakuti, Sitakup and ashrams. A big fair is held here on Maghe Unshi day. This place has become a hermitage of Kalpavasis due to the religious belief that bathing in Triveni, the confluence of three holy rivers, will result in forgiveness of sins and if you sacrifice your body here, you will get salvation.
Daunne Gadhi Daunne Devi
There is a place of Daunne Devi on Daunne hill in Butwal Narayangadh section of Mahendra Highway in Nawalparasi district. There is a legend that there was an ashram and meditation place of Parashurama in this place in ancient times. Daunegarhi is located right between Nawalpur and Parasi, two major areas of Nawalparasi district. Nawalpur settlement is believed to have been founded by Nawalsingh, while it is believed that the word Parashuram was derived from the word Parashu, Paraso, and became Parasi, and it is believed that Nawalparasi is a combination of both.
Supadeurali temple
Supadeurali Mandirpani in Arghakhanchi district is one of the famous Shakti Peeths in Nepal . As mentioned in the religious texts, it is mentioned that when Maharishi Pandini came to this temple for penance, he got the darshan of Lord Shiva on the Nartanachal mountain while climbing up to see the Goddess. Devotees from all over the country and neighboring India also arrive here in the belief that seeing the goddess will fulfill their wishes. There is a tradition of offering offerings, pigeons, coconuts, ginsei and guardians according to the vows after the fulfillment of the desired wishes.
Rurukshetra or Rurutirtha
Rurukshetra is a holy pilgrimage site and beautiful forest with temples of various gods and goddesses located on the banks of Ruru Ganga and Kaligandaki rivers on the border of Gulmi , Palpa and Syangja districts. There is a popular belief that it is called Rurukshetra because Rurukanya, who nursed an orphan girl in this place by a deer named Ruru, performed great austerities and made this land sacred. A big fair is held here on Maghe Sankranti.
heavenly gate
Swargaddhari is a famous religious place located in a lake at an altitude of 6960 feet, about 26 km west of Khalanga, the headquarters of Pyuthan district. It is believed by the scholars that the name of this place has remained Swargadwari according to the legend that sages in the ancient times reached heaven by chanting. From a religious and tourist point of view, this heavenly gate has a concrete temple built with a Shiva linga on top of marble, and around it there are cowsheds with hundreds of cows, picturesque caves, yajnashalas and ponds.
A huge religious fair is held here every year on Baisakh Purnima and Kartik Purnima. Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of Nepal and even from India come here to participate in the fair. Akhand Homa, started by the Mahaprabhu of Swargadwari about 120 years ago, is still going on. Swargadwari also has a Sanskrit Pathshala and a Veda Vidyashram, and students who come from far away to study Vedas and Dharmakarma are also provided with free accommodation and food.
There is a lot of land in Dang as a parcel of that ashram. Swargadwari Ashram can be reached by walking uphill for a few hours from the Bhingri market, and a dirt road has also been constructed from Bhingri market to this ashram. Scholars believe that Swargadwari has gone to stay. From a religious and tourist point of view, this heavenly gate has a concrete temple built with a Shiva linga on top of marble, and around it there are cowsheds with hundreds of cows, picturesque caves, yajnashalas and ponds. A huge religious fair is held here every year on Baisakh Purnima and Kartik Purnima.
Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of Nepal and even from India come here to participate in the fair. Akhand Homa, started by the Mahaprabhu of Swargadwari about 120 years ago, is still going on. Swargadwari also has Sanskrit Pathshala and Veda Vidyashram, and students who come from far away to study Vedas and Dharmakarma are also provided with free accommodation and food. There is a lot of land in Dang as a parcel of that ashram. Swargadwari Ashram can be reached by walking uphill for a few hours from the Bhingri market.
Chandannath Temple
An idol of Lord Dattatreya is installed in the temple of Chandananath in Jumla district of Karnali state . Puja is performed here three times a day in the morning, midday and evening according to Vedic law. Built before the 8th century, this temple has the Charanpaduka of Lord Dattatreya. The name of this temple is Chandanath because it is a temple founded by Chandanath. Here people from Yogi (Giri, Puri etc.) community are priests.
Buddy series
A large fair is held on the day of Bhadra Shukla Paksha at the temple of Badimalika located at an altitude of about 15,000 feet above sea level in Bajura district. Visitors come here from different parts of the country including Achham, Doti, Bajhang.
Vaijnath Dham
It is located on the banks of Budhiganga and Safe rivers in Achham district. A big fair is held here during Shivratri. A large number of devotees come from different parts of Nepal.
Tripurasundari Devi
An idol of Goddess Bhagwati has been installed in this major pilgrimage site of Baitadi district. In mythological times, Bhagwati killed a demon named Tripurasura and relieved the suffering of gods and humans, so it is believed that her name is Tripurasundari Devi. This goddess is also called Ranashayani Bhagwati by the local residents. Due to the natural beauty, a large number of trekkers come to this area every year. There is a popular belief that this area is called Mukti Kshetra, as salvation can be achieved if one performs penance in this area. The idol of Avalokiteshvara and the place where the fire is always lit and the temple where Varuna is worshiped as the deity are also the attractions of Muktinath area.
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