Dakshinkali, located 22 km south of Kathmandu, near the village of Pharping, is one of the main temples in Nepal dedicated to the goddess Kali, the fearful form of Shiva’s consort Parvati. The word Dakshinkali is made up of Dakshin … Continue reading Dakshinkali Temple -dedicated to the goddess Kali
Sadhus of Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath, or Pashupati, is a Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River in Deopatan, a village 3 km northwest of Kathmandu. It is dedicated to a manifestation of Shiva called Pashupati (Lord of Animals). … Continue reading Sadhus of Pashupatinath Temple
A small nunnery in Shivapuri Hill, Nagi Gompa is almost fifty years old. The gompa is quiet and peaceful with occasional caws of the crows and grazing cows mooing near the gompa being the only sound heard. The nunnery is … Continue reading Hike to Nagi Gompa- Shivapuri Hill
Manakamana Temple – Nepal Manakamana is temple of Durga Bhawani (Hindu Goddess), situated in Gorkha District of Nepal. Manakamana means the “wishes”. It is believed that Goddess Manakaman fulfills the wishes of ones who worship her with pure heart. It … Continue reading Manakamana Temple – Nepal
