Akala Devi Temple
Hindu temple in Nepal
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Akala Devi temple (Nepali: अकला देवी मन्दिर) is situated at Lamachaur, Pokhara.[1] It is a three tiered roof built in Nepalese style.[2] It is dedicated to Goddess Akala Devi.[3][4] The Nepalese-style temple of Akala Devi at Lamachaur of Pokhara comprises three tiered roofs but is built of cement and bricks rather than wood. The temple is newly built.[5][6] Originally, a small shrine honouring the goddess was present under a tree but this was later replaced by the present temple.[7][8][9] It is mainly followed by Hinduism religion people.
| Akala Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
अकला देवी मन्दिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kaski |
| Deity | Goddess Akala Devi |
| Festivals | Dashain |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
  Shown within Gandaki Province | |
| Coordinates | 28.2749665°N 83.9557570°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda |
Festivals
There are many festivals throughout the year, and thousands of people attend these temple to worship. The most important festivals of them are Dashain, which usually takes place during either September or October (as per the traditional Hindu Calendar) and Teej, a large number of devotees visit it on Teej.[7][10]
Transportation
Local public buses to Akala Devi Temple are available from Mahendrapul, Lamachour, Bhurjung khola.