Bagh Bhairab Temple
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| Bagh Bhairab Temple | |
|---|---|
बाग भैरव मन्दिर | |
 Bagh Bhairab Temple in 2019 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kathmandu |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Deity | Bagh Bhairab |
| Festivals | Bagh Bhairab Jatra |
| Location | |
| Location | Kirtipur |
| Country | Nepal |
  Shown within Kathmandu  Bagh Bhairab Temple (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates | 27°40′46″N 85°16′35″E / 27.679442602314833°N 85.27646359790431°E |
Bagh Bhairab Temple (Nepali: बाघ भैरव) is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Bagh Bhairab, an incarnation of Shiva as a tiger.[1] It is located in Kirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal and dates back to the 16th century.[1] The residents of Kiritpur believe that Bagh Bhairab protects the town.[1] Bagh Bhairab Temple features the swords used by King of Gorkha (later King of Nepal) Prithvi Narayan Shah's army during the Battle of Kirtipur.[1][2][3]
