Tal Barahi Temple
Hindu temple in Pokhara, Nepal
Tal Barahi temple (Nepali: तालबाराही मन्दिर) also known as ‘Lake Temple’ or ‘Barahi Temple’ is a Hindu temple of the goddess Barahi. It is the most important religious monument in Pokhara, Nepal. This temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. As the temple is situated on a small island, the only way to visit it is by boat.[1][2] The temple is a symbol of the manifestation of Ajima representing the female force. Devotees visit the temple in the Nepalese months of Baisakh (April-May) and Kartik (November-December).[3]
Archaeology
The original structure of the temple is made from stones and has a two-story thatched roof in pagoda style[4][5]
Gallery
- Main temple
- View of temple
- Roof
- Side view
- Entry of temple gate
See also
- Bindhyabasini Temple
- Bhadrakali Temple
- List of Hindu temples in Nepal
References
- ^ Sapkota, Tikaram; Upadhayaya, Pranil Kumar; Upreti, Bishnu Raj (2013). Tourism in Pokhara Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity. Pokhara Tourism Council, Pokhara.
- ^ "पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर)". पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर). Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Board, Nepal Tourism. "Taal Barahi, Kaski". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Barahi Temple, Pokhara". Nepal.com. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Taal Barahi Temple (Lake Temple)". Np.geoview.info. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
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