Palanchok Bhagawati Temple
Palanchowk Bhagwati Temple is 7 km north of the mountain of Panchkhal, 15 km of Dhulikhel on the Arniko Highway and, 42 km from Kathmandu.[1] There is a 3 foot tall idol of goddess Bhagawati carved in a black stone.
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| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kavrepalanchok |
| Deity | Devi |
| Festivals | Dashain, Chaite Dashain |
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| Location | Sathighar Bhagawati, Panchkhal |
| Country | Nepal |
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| Geographic coordinates | 27°37′43″N 85°40′26″E |
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| Type | Pagoda |
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This temple is believed to have been constructed during the reign of King Mānadeva.[2]
The temple is situated on the top of the Palanchowk hill named after Bhagawati, the height is 1563 meters, and is connected by road to the Arniko Highway.
References
- "Palanchok Bhagawati Hiking". 6 November 2014.
- Palanchowk Bhagwati Darsan Archived 2011-11-13 at the Wayback Machine, www.himalayanworldwide.com
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