Dhuleshwor
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| Dhuleshwor | |
|---|---|
 Dhuleshwor Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Dailekh |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Bada Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Badalamji, Dullu Municipality |
| State | Bheri |
| Country |  Nepal |
  Dhuleshwor Temple in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°53′N 81°37′E / 28.88°N 81.61°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda Style |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 4 |
| Inscriptions | Written in Stone |
| Elevation | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
Dhuleshwor (Nepali: धुलेश्वर) is a religious site in Dailekh District in Karnali Province, Nepal. It is one of five places under the Panchkoshi, the five holy places of Dailekh. This site is located at Badalamji village of Dullu Municipality.
The ground under the temple generates dust. Scientists have studied it as a minor epicenter of a volcano, however religious faiths credit it with divine power.[1] Dhuleshwor temple is known as the most important of Panchkoshi, among Padukasthan, Shirsthan, Nabhisthan and Kotilasthan.[2]
According to Ancient holy flame myth and Vaishvanara myth, Kotilasthan does not come under Panchkoshi. Kotilasthan is a Shakta pitha. As per Panchkoshi, a pilgrimage must begin from Padukasthan, Shirsthan, Nabhisthan and finally end up with a night at Dhuleshwor. Vaishvanara myth indicated on its snow fairy episode this place as more saintly then Flame Mountain Badrinath and Kedarnath.[3]
Related structures
Nearby temples include the Bhairab Temple, the Masta Temple and the Shiva Temple. Other structures include the Flame House and the Gaadi House.
The Flame House includes 2 stone inscriptions written in Nepali; the writings are no longer easily seen. One describes then King King Rajendra Bikram Shah who established the temple in 1748 BC. The other describes Colonel Kulman Singh Basnet who built the temple roof in 1778 BC. Most of the structures have been destroyed and many idols were lost during the Nepalese Civil War. On 26 Chaitra 2067, someone looted the statues of Narpateshwor Mahadev and other statues from the Flame House.
Bathing at Banganga and Brahamkund at the bottom of the Dhuleshwor is traditional. At Baleshwor Temple funerals are performed. Other worship sites are Dulange Hill, Badalamji and Naag Snake.
