Palanchowk Bhagwati Temple is a Hindu place of worship approximately 42 km from Kathmandu.[1]
Palanchowk Bhagwati | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kavrepalanchok |
Deity | Devi |
Festivals | Dashain, Chaite Dashain |
Location | |
Location | Sathighar Bhagawati, Panchkhal |
Country | Nepal |
Location in Nepal | |
Geographic coordinates | 27°37′43″N 85°40′26″E / 27.62861°N 85.67389°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Pagoda |
The temple features a 3 feet tall idol of the Goddess Bhagavati carved out of black stone.
This temple is believed to have been constructed during the reign of King Mānadeva.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Palanchok Bhagawati Hiking". 6 November 2014.
- ^ Palanchowk Bhagwati Darsan Archived 2011-11-13 at the Wayback Machine, www.himalayanworldwide.com