Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
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Taleju Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kathmandu |
Province | Bagmati |
Deity | Taleju Bhawani |
Festivals | Dashain |
Location | |
Location | Kathmandu Durbar Square |
Country | Nepal |
Geographic coordinates | 27°42′18″N 85°18′29″E / 27.70491723485428°N 85.30805243212234°E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Mahindra Malla |
Date established | 1564 |
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]
Gallery
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Taleju Temple after 2015 earthquake
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Taleju Temple viewed from the entrance
References
- ^ "Taleju Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Taleju Bhawani in Kathmandu: The story of a king and his 'living goddess'". OnlineKhabar. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Taleju Temple: A Fitting Tribute to Goddess Taleju Bhawani". ECS Nepal. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Adhikari, Priyanka (18 October 2018). "Devotees throng historic Taleju Temple on Maha Nawami". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
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