Taleju Temple, Kathmandu

Taleju Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKathmandu
ProvinceBagmati
DeityTaleju Bhawani
FestivalsDashain
Location
LocationKathmandu Durbar Square
CountryNepal
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu is located in Bagmati Province
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
Shown within Bagmati Province
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu is located in Nepal
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu (Nepal)
Geographic coordinates27°42′18″N 85°18′29″E / 27.704871°N 85.308008°E / 27.704871; 85.308008
Architecture
CreatorMahindra Malla
Date established1564

Taleju Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal.[1] It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] Inside the temple, there is a shire dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, and Kumari Devi.[3] Taleju Temple is only opened once a year on the occasion of Dashain.[4]

  • Taleju Temple after 2015 earthquake
    Taleju Temple after 2015 earthquake
  • Taleju Temple viewed from the entrance
    Taleju Temple viewed from the entrance

References

  1. ^ "Taleju Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Taleju Bhawani in Kathmandu: The story of a king and his 'living goddess'". OnlineKhabar. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Taleju Temple: A Fitting Tribute to Goddess Taleju Bhawani". ECS Nepal. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  4. ^ Adhikari, Priyanka (18 October 2018). "Devotees throng historic Taleju Temple on Maha Nawami". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 25 March 2021.


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