Taleju Temple, Kathmandu Explained

Taleju Temple
Deity:Taleju Bhawani
Festivals:Dashain
Location:Kathmandu Durbar Square
District:Kathmandu
Province:Bagmati
Country:Nepal
Map Type:Nepal Bagmati Province#Nepal
Coordinates:27.7049°N 85.308°W
Creator:Mahindra Malla
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]

Notes and References

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

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