Bajrayogini Temple, Buddhist temple in Sankhu, Nepal
Bajrayogini Temple is a three-story pagoda-style structure with red deity figures bearing three eyes and ornate hands, topped with bronze roofs and metal flags. The complex houses nine meditation caves scattered across the grounds and requires climbing a long staircase to access the main hall.
King Pratap Malla built the main hall in the 16th century as the centerpiece of a larger religious complex in the Kathmandu Valley. This construction marked an important phase in the region's spiritual development.
Buddhist and Hindu devotees visit to honor Vajrayogini, a tantric deity central to their spiritual paths. The temple shows how different religious traditions share the same sacred space.
The temple sits about 25 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu and is surrounded by walking paths connecting different areas of the complex. Wearing comfortable shoes is advisable since the climb is steep and some paths are uneven.
A meditation cave called Dharma Pap Gupha on the grounds bears Tibetan inscriptions and is believed locally to reveal the virtues or failings of those who enter it. This mysterious grotto attracts pilgrims who trust in its spiritual power.
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