Dakshinkali Temple in Kathmandu

Dakshinkali Temple

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Hindu temple in Dakshinkali, Nepal

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What is Dakshinkali Temple famous for?

Dakshinkali Temple*: Dedicated to Goddess Kali, this temple is famous for animal sacrifices, particularly during the Dashain Festival. *4. Taleju Temple*: Dedicated to the clan Goddess of Malla kings, Devi Taleju Bhawani, this temple is a stunning example of Nepalese architecture.

Which day is good to visit Dakshinkali Temple?

Saturday is the main day and animals there are sacrifices on Tuesday. So lots of devotees gather in a large mass especially on Tuesday and Saturday where they usually sacrifices cocks and male goats. The Dashain festival in the month of October is major festival here.

What is special about Dakshineswar Temple?

The temple complex also holds the idols of Radha and Krishna and is popularly known as the Radha Kanta's temple. The other places to visit around the temple are, the room of Sri Ramakrishna where he spent 14 years of his life, before being shifted to Kuthi Bari.

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