Palanchok Bhagawati Temple

Palanchok Bhagwati
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKavrepalanchok
DeityDevi
FestivalsDashain, Chaite Dashain
Location
LocationSathighar Bhagawati, Panchkhal
CountryNepal
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates27°37′43″N 85°40′26″E / 27.62861°N 85.67389°E / 27.62861; 85.67389
Architecture
TypePagoda

Palanchok Bhagwati Temple (Nepali: पलाञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर) is a Hindu place of worship located in Panchkhal Municipality, approximately 42 km from Kathmandu.[1]

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]

The temple is dedicated to the goddess with 18 arms, who is believed to protect people from danger and misfortunes. The temple was built in 503 AD.

Palanchok Bhagwati Temple is one of the most popular and important religious and tourist destinations of Panchkhal.

References

  1. ^ "Palanchok Bhagawati Hiking". 6 November 2014.
  2. ^ Palanchowk Bhagwati Darsan Archived 2011-11-13 at the Wayback Machine, www.himalayanworldwide.com, Panchkhal website, https://www.panchkhalmun.gov.np/node/454