Guhyeshwari Temple, Hindu temple near Bagmati River, Kathmandu, Nepal.
The temple structure features a central courtyard with a roof supported by four gilded snakes and contains an underground water spring.
King Pratap Malla renovated this temple in the seventeenth century, establishing it as one of the important Shakti Peethas in Nepal.
The temple ceremonies are conducted by specific Brahmin clans of the Newar community, with Karmacharya priests performing daily rituals.
The temple stands one kilometer east of Pashupatinath Temple and maintains restricted entry policies for non-Hindu visitors.
According to Hindu mythology, this location marks where a part of goddess Sati fell, leading to its designation as a sacred Shakti Peeth.
Location: Kathmandu District
GPS coordinates: 27.71111,85.35333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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