Tal Barahi Temple Explained

Barahi Temple
Map Type:	Nepal
Coordinates:	27.8697°N 83.9513°W
Native Name:	बराहि मन्दिर
Country:	Nepal
District:	Gandaki Province
Deity:	Barahi
Festivals:	Dashain

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]}

See also

• Bindhyabasini Temple
• Bhadrakali Temple
• List of Hindu temples in Nepal

Notes and References

1. Book: Sapkota . Tikaram . Upadhayaya . Pranil Kumar . Upreti . Bishnu Raj . Tourism in Pokhara Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity . 2013 . Pokhara Tourism Council, Pokhara.
2. Web site: पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर). पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर). 2022-07-17.
3. Web site: Board. Nepal Tourism. Taal Barahi, Kaski. 2022-07-17.
4. Web site: Barahi Temple, Pokhara. Nepal.com. 9 April 2015.
5. Web site: Taal Barahi Temple (Lake Temple). 9 April 2015. Np.geoview.info.