Tal Barahi Temple


Barahi Temple
बराहि मन्दिर
Barahi Temple
Barahi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGandaki Province
DeityBarahi
FestivalsDashain
Location
CountryNepal
Tal Barahi Temple is located in Nepal
Tal Barahi Temple
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates27°52′11″N 83°57′05″E / 27.8697108°N 83.9513°E / 27.8697108; 83.9513

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]

  • Main temple
    Main temple
  • View of temple
    View of temple
  • Roof
    Roof
  • Side view
    Side view
  • Entry of temple gate
    Entry of temple gate

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर)". पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर). Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  3. ^ Board, Nepal Tourism. "Taal Barahi, Kaski". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  4. ^ "Barahi Temple, Pokhara". Nepal.com. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Taal Barahi Temple (Lake Temple)". Np.geoview.info. Retrieved 9 April 2015.