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Dakshinkali Temple, 14 miles (22 kilometers) south of central Kathmandu and on the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, is a sacred Hindu temple famous for one thing. Twice a week, male goats and roosters are sacrificed here to the goddess Kali, who is said to be hungry for blood. Visitors can watch this event at the temple in the hills.

  • Bhimsen Marga, Kathmandu, 44600
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Full Day Dakshinkali temple, Pharping and Newari Town Kirtipur Day Trip

Full Day Dakshinkali temple, Pharping and Newari Town Kirtipur Day Trip

Ever wonder to visit less crowded but equally worthy spot near Kathmandu, book this with the experienced tour guide, private Hotel pick up and drop off and only actual sightseeing in a sharing basis. Pharping, is the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave. Further south lays Dakshinkali temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess. Dakshinkali is famous as a blood thirsty incarnation of goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. Come to Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Kirtipur offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond.
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  • 6 hours
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$83.00
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A Holy Visit to Mighty Kali

A Holy Visit to Mighty Kali

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Nestled 22km away from Kathmandu's hustle and bustle in the foothills, Dakshinkali Temple is a temple dedicated to the powerful Goddess Kali. It is a mystical place, where you will find devotees worshipping Kali, who is idolized as stepping her right foot on the Shiva's Cest. Shiva, if you do not know, is a major deity of Hinduism. The Goddess Kali in the temple has four hands, which symbolize the power of the mother spreading in all four directions. She is the mighty mother that protects her followers from mishaps and misfortunes. Worshippers are drawn to this shrine to receive blessings from the Goddess Kali and feel power and positivity in their lives. On every Tuesday and Saturday, the temple is overflooded with followers. A visit to Dakhsinkali Temple is a must if you want to experience the raw devotion of Nepalese for spiritual powers. As per the legends, all who visit Dakhsinkali are blessed with powerful energy. Do not you want to experience the power of the Kali?
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  • 3 to 5 hours
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Kathmandu World Heritage Sites with Pharping and Dakshinkali Tour

Kathmandu World Heritage Sites with Pharping and Dakshinkali Tour

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This tour is specially designed for the travel lovers who have got limited time bound and wants to explore all the major historical ancient places of Kathmandu as well as Pharping, Dakshinkali and Chobar. The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa the biggest Stupa in Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square once the royal palace of Nepal. Pharping sacred site of Yangleshö, where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave. Further south lays Dakshinkali temple, the temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is believed that Manjushree cut out the hill near Chobhar and drained away the waters to establish a habitable land.
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  • 2 days
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$150.00
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