As well as Bhairahawa City, Siddharthanagar is a city in Nepal’s Terai. The city is located 275 kilometers west of Kathmandu and 186 kilometers south of Pokhara. It is about 3 kilometers from the Indian border, Sunauli. Bhairahawa is an important hub for trade due to its proximity to the Indian border. Lumbini and Kapilvastu are both accessible from Bhairahawa.

Since Bhairahawa is in the terai, it is hot in the summer, but it gets plenty of rain during the monsoon. Bhairahawa has many attractions in the vicinity, making it a great place to rest and resume your journey. You can ride a rickshaw around the town, or take a taxi or other larger vehicle if you want to travel further.

Due to the weekly bazaar system, you can find local foods and goods at the bazaars every week. Due to this, the bazaar is moved around the city depending on the day of the week. From Kathmandu, it is about 35 minutes to reach Gautam Buddha airport. It takes 6-7 hours for a bus driver to get to Bhairahawa. It is about 20 kilometers between Pokhara and Bhairahawa, and Butwal is the nearest major town.

There are significant numbers of Muslims and Buddhists living in Bhairahawa, and the region is also culturally and religiously diverse. As well as Nepali, Hindi, Awadhi, and Bhojpuri spoken by the majority, street foods in most parts of the city include momos and pani puris (fulki), as well as sweets and deserts.

In addition to being a museum of medieval architecture and art, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is 15 km from Kathmandu and contains many statues, woodcarvings, and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood, there are pagodas and shikaras grouped together.

Additionally, the square serves as one of Nepal’s most beautiful architectural showpieces, as well as an opportunity to showcase Nepal’s ancient arts. There are golden effigies of kings on stone monoliths, guardian deities watching from their sanctuaries, and wood carvings can be found all around the city – on struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways, windows, and so on as well.

It is important to note that pottery is one of the most important traditional industries in the country, in addition to weaving.

History/Legend about Manakamana Mandir

The legend of Manakamana varies, but it all revolves around a queen in the middle ages who lived with King Ram Shah of Gorkha during the 17th century. Upon discovering his Queen’s nighttime wanderings, Ram Shah tracked her to a large hall guarded by two massive lions and discovered that she attended an heavenly meeting where she sat at the head.

Then he discovered that she was Durga Bhawani, a divine being, but his personal secretary had already discovered her true identity. According to legend, King Ram Shah became stuck dead when he revealed her identity to the Queen. According to the customs of the day, the Queen pledged to return to Lakhan Thapa Magar, who committed Sati (a tradition in which a wife sits on a funeral pyre with her husband).

According to legend, Dhandhoj Thapa discovered a stone while plowing a field that produced milk and blood when struck. Lakhan Thapa Magar became convinced that this sign was from his late queen when he heard about it. He dedicated his life to serving her, and built a temple in honor of her. In order to continue the tradition of the only Magar priests, the only Magar priests are now serving in their 21st generation.

Bhagawati, a goddess who grants wishes to pilgrims with pure hearts, is the inspiration behind its name. There are many hilltop temples located around the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers, including Manakamana Temple, 1300-meters west of Kathmandu. A clear day offers the chance to see the Annapurna, Himalchuli, and Manaslu peaks from the temple.

In the wake of the 2015 earthquake, the local community secured funds to reconstruct the temple.

About Manakamana Cable Car Ticket Price

Mankamana Darshan (P) Ltd. has been established by the Chitawon Co-E Group, a pioneer in tourism and service. Manakamana Cable Car, one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages in Gorkha, has opened a new way for people to visit the Manakamana Temple. In Chitwan, the temple is easily accessible from Cheres, which is in Icchakamana Rural Muncipality.

On November 24, 1998, Nepal began operating its first commercial cable car service. It is known for its efficiency and performance that the Doppelmayr Group’s Manakamana Darshan ropeway system serves over a million pilgrims each year. Doppelmayr Group installed this technology in the ropeway system.

After the 2015 earthquake, Manakamana Darshan not only provided rides to pilgrims, but also helped transport goods to Manakamana village. As part of the Laxman Babu Memorial Trust, we donated dry food, drinking water, tarpaulins, rice, and medicine to the area. 2% of our cable car ticket sales are used to fund local development programs by Manakamana Gaun Palika (1%), and Darechock Gaun Palika (1%). 

Among Nepal’s tourists and locals alike, cable cars have become a very popular phenomenon in recent years. 125 kilometers west of Kathmandu is the temple of Manakamana, a goddess whose power to fulfill wishes is believed to be able to be reached by a 10-minute cable car ride. On the highway to Pokhara, Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu, is the starting point for cable car rides.

The long arduous trek to the hilltop used to attract millions of pilgrims in the past. It takes 10 minutes flat or less to reach Manakamana temple from Cheres base station. The distance is 2.8 kilometers. Each cargo car can accommodate 600 people per hour with seating capacity for 31 passengers and 3 cargo cars.

List of Manakamana Cable Car Price

• It is determined by the height of the child. Children taller than 3 feet and shorter than 4 feet are eligible for child tickets.
• Senior citizen tickets are available to those over 60 years of age.
• An ID card or proof of age is required for senior citizens and students.
• If the baggage limit is exceeded, the rate per kilogram will increase to NPR 17.
• Without prior notice, rates may change.

Manakamana Cable Car Operation Times

09.00 AM to 1200 NOON and 1330 PM to 1700 PM

Lunch Break: 1200 NOON to 1330 PM

Manakana Tour From Kathmandu Itinerary

Day 1

From Kathmandu, you can take a private transportation / cable car to Kurintar and perform puja – darshan at Manakamana Temple before returning to Kathmandu by cable car. In the afternoon, you can continue your journey to Pokhara for an extension trip or to Chitwan for Jungle Safari activities in Chitwan.

Manakamana Temple as Tourist Destination

In this temple, large numbers of people regularly visit for different reasons, such as celebrating the long life of a couple married together, celebrating the success of students in their studies, or celebrating the success of businessmen.

Trekkers flock here to experience the cable car ride. It is one of the top tourist destinations in Nepal. The view seen from the cable car is breathtaking. It is a popular tourist destination. The hike to Manakamana Temple is beautiful and charming, although it is easily reached by cable cars. It takes about four hours to hike there.

Around the temple area, we can enjoy spectacular views of the Manaslu – Himachali and Annapurna ranges as well as orange fields, forests, local villages, and the Trisuli river.

Manakamana Cafe

Located at the Cable car boarding point, Manakamana Darshan also operates a café known for its quality of food and excellent customer service. It is a popular stop on the way to Pokhara, Chitwon, or Kathmandu for travelers who visit Manakamana Temple.

As well as providing a-la-carte and lunch services, the Café is capable of catering to over 250 people at once. Nepali, Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisine are served at the Café a-la-carte, or as buffets. We can pre-order the buffet for a minimum of 15 people. The conference hall is used for corporate events by many companies.

Customers rave about our Momo, Sizzler, Nepali Set Thali, Sandwiches, and Burgers. In addition to the awesome food, we’re located right near the river, which makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When visiting Manakamana, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as cycling, hiking, rafting, and picnicking.

Things to do in Manakamana Temple

You can do some extra activities while you’re visiting Manakamana Temple, if you have a few extra hours. These activities are listed below.

Hiking

A lot of hikers have expressed positive feedback about the Manakamana route. Many of them have been hiking there for years. In addition, there are numerous hiking routes, including the famous Gorkha Temple route, Kuringhat via Taklung route, and Straight to Cablecar bottom station route. Mountain ranges, terrains, jungles, and suspension bridges are part of the routes.

The hikers can sample local foods, culture, and organic and seasonal fruits, drinks, and vegetables while passing through the local village area.

Rafting

Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park are the most accessible locations for the Trishuli River. It can be a trip that lasts for a variety of durations, depending on your interest and availability of time. For first-time and experienced rafters, this trip has scenic valleys and impressive gorges, exhilarating rapids, as well as easier sections and enough time to enjoy it all.

With powerful rapids and whirlpools, Trishuli River offers a more challenging ride during the monsoon. The Trishuli River is one of the most exciting rafting trips you can take during monsoon, and it is quite possibly the best rafting trip you can take in all of Nepal. There are rarely any rafters around when the river is flowing high and wild, which means there are hardly any rafters around.

Snail’s nose, Teendevi, Monkey rapid, Upset, Surprise, Monsoon, Cotton Pony, Ladies Delight, S-Bend, Highway, Monsoon, Pinball Rapid are just some of the exciting rapids that you can experience. With a great combination of continuous rapids and pleasant calm water during high flows, this makes your fun more challenging.

Cycling

Manakamana is gaining popularity as a destination for cycling enthusiasts. Riders load their bicycles into the cargo car of the cable car and enjoy the view of the hills before returning by bike.

Picnic

A well-maintained garden and a nearby café make these picnic spots popular with visitors. Top and bottom station premises also have picnic spots.

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About Pashupatinath Temple

A golden spire rises from the top of the main temple of Pashupatinath.

It is considered one of the finest Hindu architectural works on the Western bank of Bagmati.

Featuring four main doors covered with silver sheets, it is a cubic construction.

Copper and gold are used to construct the two-story roof of this richly decorated temple with wooden sculptures. Standing outside the temple is an enormous golden statue of Shiva’s bull, Nandi.

NOTE: From the eastern bank of the river, visitors can see the main temple in all its beauty. Only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple, but all the other buildings may be viewed by foreigners. On the western bank of Bagmati is also the Panch Deval (Five temples) complex, which was once a holy shrine but is now a refuge for the elderly.

All the Donations, made to the temple are supposed to manage by Pashupati Area Development Board, and they are the authority to look after the Temple and, facilitates the devotees by maintaning cleanliness, Sanitation and making easy access to visitor.

Religious Temples in the Surrounding of Pashupatinath Temple

The eastern bank of Bagmati is also home to many religious buildings, most of which are dedicated to Shiva. The majority are stone structures of a single storey construction. In reality, these buildings are sacral structures, which hold the Shiva symbol, a lingam (erect phallus) – which is found throughout the complex. Although they look like crypts from the outside, they are actually sacral structures.

Cremation – Religious Rituals

In Bagmati, numerous platforms for funeral pyres are constructed along the right bank. The cremation of deceased individuals often takes place on these platforms.

There are usually at least a few open-air cremations, which tourists can observe.

There are many culturally unusual and even mind-boggling religious rituals in Pashupatinath, but the smell of cremated bodies probably stands out as the most culturally unusual thing. In contrast to what you might expect, the smell is not like decaying flesh at all; rather, it smells like clabber mixed with spices mixed together.

The image of local women washing clothes downstream the river in Pashupatinath is another culturally shocking thing. It is believed that the soap was invented because the Bagmati water contains animal fat because ashes from Shiva followers are dissolved in it.

Note: On both banks of Bagmati, monkeys and deers are roaming around the temple complex, since Shiva is considered the patron of all living creatures. A monkey can be very unfriendly, begging for food, stealing things from tourists. We would suggest you not to tease any Monkey. Wanna Know Why? Monkeys may slap you if you tease them.

Sadhus of Pashupatinath Temple

Pahsupathinath is also famous for its sadhus.

Meditating on death and rebirth has been described as a way for sadhus to achieve liberation from death and rebirth.

The yellow paint on their bodies gives them a very unique appearance.

Although sadhus are usually very friendly to visitors, they do not charge a fee for taking photos with foreigners. There are many sadhus living in caves or small cells on Pashupatinath’s territory. Sadhus live an extremely ascetic life, and in many ways they are miserable, but in westerners they may seem strange due to their independence and unrestrained behavior.

Major Attractions

If you’re planning to visit Pashupatinath as a Religious Tour, you mustn’t missed the following Major Religious Attractions near Pashupatinath Temple

Guhyeshwari

This Shakti Peeth is near the Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River and is one of Nepal’s most famous Shakti Peeths. As with the rest of Nepal, non-Hindus are forbidden from entering. Her image is depicted in the form of a silver-plated waterhole, which is covered by an auspicious water jar (kalash).

A tragedy prompted Shiva to wander aimlessly through the earth after his beloved consort Sati Devi self-immolated in a fire, as her body lay on his shoulders. The Swasthani Brata Katha traces the temple’s history. While he wandered aimlessly, the corpse began to rot, and pieces fell to different places as a result of his directionless wandering.

When the body parts fell, Shaktik Peeths were formed, and Lord Shiva began residing there as the mother goddess. These places were made holy by divine beings, sages, and celestial beings during penance or worship of Ishwari. The Guhya (anal portion) of the corpse fell here as a result of this fall, leading to the establishment of Guhyeshwari.

Kirateshwor Mahadev

In the Pashupatinath region is the Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple. On the east bank of the Bagmati, it is situated between Pashupatinath and Gujeshwori. The sanctuary isn’t the only thing that attracts people, but also the full-moon traditional music show that takes place every full moon night.

In addition to showing old-style music, the Kirateshwar Sangeet Ashram arranges full moon shows. It was built in 1991. Other activities include vocal and instrument demonstrations and rivalries among students.

Gaurighat

Kathmandu’s Guhyeshwari temple is located on the right bank of the Bagmati river near Gaurighat. Among the most important pilgrimage sites in the Pashupati region is Gaurighat, where an artistic stone lines the bank of the Bagmati. There on the same stone, devotees worship a beautiful white stone idol of Gauri – Parvati.

It is for this reason that devotees visit Kirateshwar after bathing in this Gaurighat in the month of Magha. Parvati performed hard penance at this ghat to obtain Kirantarupa Mahadev. Due to the fact that the Swasthani Brat story is being told here in January, the Swasthani recitations are extremely busy, while Kirateshwar receives a large number of pilgrims at the same time.

Gauri Ghat has idols of Pati, Pauwa, and other deities in addition to a large statue of Hanuman in the middle and also a shrine to the memory of the father, which is known as the shraddha of the Sorha shraddhas.

Pashupatinath Aarati Time

Aarati at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a beautiful and popular Hindu ritual.

Aarati is a daily ritual performed at the temple that is widely regarded as being of great importance.

Lamps are lit before the statue of Pashupatinath, and mantras are chanted before the aarati begins.

After the aarati is complete, the lamps are extinguished, and the temple is closed for the evening. The aarati is a beautiful and moving ceremony that is regarded as a very important part of Hindu worship.

You should not miss the Pashupatinath Aarati if you are ever in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is an integral part of Hindu worship.

Best Time To Visit Pashupatinath Temple 

In addition to its large devotee population year round, the Pashupatinath Temple is decked with lights and garlands during the festivals Maha Shivaratri, Teej, and Bala Chaturthi.

Being Hindu, We were taught not to eat before worshiping in the temple. So, By taking your Health, and importance of Worshiping with Empty Stomach into Consideration, The best time to visit Pashupatinath Mandir is early morning i.e. Before 8-9 AM.

If you want to visit the temple and its surrounding without any rituals, you can visit this Pashupatinath temple throughout the year.

If you wish to take part in the daily aarati ceremony at Pashupatinath temple, please visit the temple before 6 pm in the evening.

Legend of Pashupatinath Temple 

Hinduism is an undeniable religion no matter how you look at it. The legends and stories that accompany the establishment of religious shrines are enthralling to both believers and non-believers. Similar to this, Pashupatinath Temple holds a number of legends.

The Cow’s Tale

Upon visiting the dense forest on the eastern bank of the Bagmati River, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati once transformed themselves into antelopes, but the beauty of the scene enchanted Lord Shiva, who decided to stay back as a deer.

When the other gods found out about his mischief, they grabbed hold of his horn, which snapped, and begged him to return to his divine form. The herdsman dug deep into the site to find the divine Shivalinga, a broken horn that was worshiped as a Shivalinga but had been buried and lost, and discovered it several centuries later.

The Legend of the Lichchavi

Supushpa Deva, one of the Lichchavi rulers who ruled before King Manadeva, constructed the Pashupatinath Temple according to the oldest chronicle of Nepal, Gopalraj Aalok Vamsavali.

The Devalaya Discourse

Moreover, there is also a myth to the effect that Pashupatinath Temples were already present before the arrival of Supushpa Deva in the form of linga-shaped Devalayas before Supushpa Deva arrived. A few days passed before the holy shrine had to be renovated, and when King Shivadeva finally reconstructed it, king Ananta Malla added a roof over the shrine. 

Architecture of Pashupatinath Temple 

Pashupatinath Mandir is built in a Nepalese pagoda architectural style. From cubic constructions to intricately carved wooden rafters, all aspects of the temple conform to this particular style. A gold pinnacle, known as Gajur, and two Garbhagrihas are erected in the magisterial temple, which is made of copper and gilded with gold.

This temple complex is home to a sizable golden statue of Lord Shiva’s vehicle – Nandi the bull – located inside the garbhagriha, which also houses the idol of Lord Shiva.

The SacroSanctum

Mukhalinga is a stone deity bound with a silver serpent, and rests on a silver yoni base. Each face represents a different aspect of Lord Shiva, namely Sadyojata or Varun, Tatpurusha or Aghora, and Vamadeva or Ardhanareeswara. It stands one meter high and is divided into four parts.

There are five primary elements in the universe – air, earth, ether, fire, and water – represented by each of Ishana’s imaginative faces. These faces are regarded as representing the Zenith. Those hands protrude out from each face, holding a kamandalu in each hand and rudraksha malas in the right. As you can see, the idol is dressed in golden attire.

Priests of Pashupatinath 

The most extraordinary feature of the Pashupatinath Temple is that the main idol can be touched only by four priests. Two sets of priests carry out the daily rites and rituals in the temple, the first being the Bhandari and the second being the Bhatt priests. The Bhatt are the only ones who can touch the deity and perform the religious rites on the idol, while the Bhandaris are the caretakers of the temple.

The Pashupatinath Temple is considered one of the most sacred shrines in the country because it fulfills the wishes of devoted worshippers. The temple is vibrant and colourful, full of life and sanctity. Besides being a destination for believers, it is also an excellent place for history buffs to explore.

A Journey to The Afterlife 

A sacred space of worship is especially attractive to elderly people in their twilight days, when they can breathe their last breath in peace, knowing that their remains will be buried along the riverbank, allowing them to move anywhere the river takes them, based on their cremated remains.

During the day, the astrologist offers blessings to the visitors for a nominal fee and predicts the future of those who approach them.

Most of the rituals performed in the Pashupatinath Temple are centered around the phenomenon of death.

Pashupatinath Temple Abhishekam 

In the temple during the Abhisheka period during which the Shiva Lingam’s four faces are visible to pilgrims, all four doors are opened from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

There is a basic Abhishekam ticket available for NPR 1100 at the entrance counter. It covers a number of pujas, including Rudrabhisheka. Abhishekams are performed depending on the location of the deity. If your ticket says east, then you must queue in front of the eastern entrance in order to perform the Abhisheka on the Shivalinga’s eastern face.

Entry to the Pashupatinath Temple – Only Hindus

As a result of its geographical position, it has four entrances. It is the west entrance that is open daily; the other three remain closed except during festival seasons. There is only one entrance to the temple courtyard for practicing Buddhists and Hindus from the Nepali Diaspora.

With the exception of Jains and Sikhs who are Indian ancestors, practiced Hindus from the west, as well as all other non-Hindu visitors, cannot enter the temple complex. From the Bagmati River bank, they can view the main temple, but there is a nominal charge for visiting the numerous smaller temples surrounding the external grounds of the Pashupatinath temple.

In the outer sanctum, devotees are permitted to see the idol, but not to enter the innermost Garbhagriha.

How To Reach Pashupatinath Temple 

There are public and private transport options available to reach the Pashupatinath Temple, which is located in the outskirts of Kathmandu. By taxi, it takes around 10 minutes to reach Tribhuvan International Airport or Boudhanath Stupa.

The temple is located around 20 minutes by Taxi from Thamel Street and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Local buses are also available, but tend to be crowded and it will take about 40 Minutes and, you may have to change the vehciles. You should drop off at Gaushala if you’re traveling by public Vehicles.

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As mentioned Earlier, Almighty Pashupatinath temple lies at Kathmandu, Capital City of Nepal. So, We don’t have any special package to visit this temple. But, If you need any help regarding your visit to Pashupatinath, Feel free to call us at +977-9863655576 or, write us at ddmelamchi@gmail.com.

If you would like to expand your stay and, want to enjoy somewhere near Kathmandu, Sukute Beach (Rafting), Dhulikhel Resort (Relaxation), Manakamana Temple (Religious, & Sight Seeing), Lakeside Pokhara (Boating, & Paragliding), etc, are Highly Recommended. 

In the northwest part of Kathmandu Valley, the famous temple of Swayambhunath is located on a small hillock called Swayambhunath. According to mythology, this structure is where the glory of this destination began, which is why it is known as the monkey temple. This destination is renowned as a tourist destination for pilgrims and tourists from around the world.

Swayambhunath sometimes confused people. People having little knowledge about Religions and religious places of Nepal will get confused because, “Swayambhunath Stupa” in Name, has a Hindus Name prefix, and Buddhists Name Word. i.e. Nath is basically used for Hindus and Stupa are basically religious places.

Are you getting confused too? Don’t Worry, Swayambhunath is the Common Religious Place of Hindus, and Buddhists. All the beliefs about this are connected with the history which we have written in detail below. So, You can call it either Swoyambhunath Stupa, or Swayambhunath Temple.

Located in eastern Nepal, Halesi Mahadev is located in a natural cave on a small hill. It is believed that the temple has existed for at least 6000 years and is situated within a beautiful and mysterious natural cave. Dudh Koshi and Sun Koshi flow through the temple, and it is believed to have been established for at least 6000 years.

Halesi Mahadev is a temple that contains three mysterious caves that are thought to represent Lord Shiva’s three eyes. In addition to serving as a revered religious site and a popular tourist destination, the Halesi cave is 67 feet below ground. It is customary to perform special ceremonial rites at Haleshwor Mahadev.

Chama Devi is a breathtaking hill located just south of Kathmandu valley. It is a good place to go hiking for a short amount of time. On the way to a Dakshinkali temple (a temple dedicated to goddess Kali), we drive for an hour to Pharping village (19 km). Following the trail through the pine forest, we leave the Pharping village.

A Buddhist and Hindu shrine is located on the top of Champa Devi Hill, which is located at an elevation of 2,285 meters. The top is submitted after a three-hour motivating walk. There are a number of mountains of the central and western Himalayas that can be seen from the summit of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa, among others. In addition, you will also be able to see the bustling city of Kathmandu and its dense population as you travel through the valley.

It is also considered as one of the holy places for Limbu people (Kirat religious groups) that the Pathibhara Devi Temple or Mukkumlung is located in the hill of Taplejung, Nepal. As this temple is believed to fulfill pilgrim’s wishes, pilgrims from all over Nepal as well as other countries come here on special occasions. It is believed that the goddess in Pathivara fulfills the dreams of her devotees, such as providing sons for those without sons, providing wealth for the poor, and countless other things. In order to please the goddess, the pilgrim offers animal sacrifices, gold or silver, and money.

In addition to serving as the secondary route for Kanchenjunga treks, this temple is located 19.4 miles north east of Phungling municipality at an elevation of 3,794 meters (12,444 feet). 

It is situated at the junction of three VDCs: Tapethok, Limkhim and PhawaKhola.  

From Suketar, which is approximately 20 minutes from Phungling Bazaar, Pathivara is a 1–2 hour drive away from Sano Phedi. From Sano Phedi, you need to walk approximately three to four hours to reach Pathibhara Hindu deity. In Taplejung district, the only STOL flying field is at Suketar 2,840 metres (9,318 feet), connecting Katmandu with Biratnagar regularly.

The path leading to Pathibhara passes through Deurali, Ramitedanda, Chhatedhunga, Bhalugaunda, and Phedi before arriving at the temple. Accommodations and food are provided by residents along the path. For pilgrims near the temple premises, basic accommodation facilities are also available.

Taking the Pathivara Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu takes about 45 minutes and taking the bus from Kathmandu takes about 24 hours. You can reach there by bus in 18 hours if you live in Chitwan, and in 1 day if you live in Pokhara. In the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon season (March to June) are the best times to visit the temple.

History of Pathivara Temple

Pathibhara Goddess/Pathibhara Devi is the subject of many festivals and genres. Pathibhara used to be the home of shepherds who kept their flocks in ancient times. A sudden unexpected event caused the herds to disappear. Shepherds were stunned and bewildered when the goddess appeared, telling them to worship sheep without sacrificing their origins.

Shepherds worshipped the goddess-shaped site by offering devotional sacrifices to the most noble lamb. Hundreds of lost sheep had been sacrificed in the same place before, their blood lost to the slaughter like water in the sand, but not as much as the sacrificial lambs.

The shepherds were delighted to see this and shouted proudly to the goddess. A large number of sheep, goats, and herds are sacrificed to Pathivara Goddess every day. Visitors who have lost blood in the sacristy, however, can observe and experience directly. There would have been a pool of blood here if so many sacrifices were offered to the goddess. Accordingly, devotees offer affectionate sacrifices to the blood-goddess Pathibhara.

The glory, faith, and belief in Goddess Pathibhara have spread beyond the borders of villages, districts, and countries. This has made the deity a popular destination for thousands of devotees throughout the country and abroad.