Palanchok Bhagawati Temple
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| Palanchok Bhagawati | |
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पलाञ्चोक भगवती | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kavrepalanchok |
| Deity | Bhagavati |
| Festivals | Dashain, Chaite Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Sathighar Bhagawati, Panchkhal |
| Country | Nepal |
  Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates | 27°37′43″N 85°40′26″E / 27.62861°N 85.67389°E / 27.62861; 85.67389 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda |
Palanchok Bhagwati Temple (Nepali: पलाञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर) is a Hindu place of worship in Nepal which is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati. The temple is located in Panchkhal Municipality, approximately 42 km from Kathmandu.[1] The temple houses a three-foot-tall idol of the goddess carved from black stone. It is believed to have been constructed during the reign of the King Mānadeva.[2]The deity, depicted with 18 arms, is revered as a protector who safeguards devotees from dangers and misfortunes.
The temple is situated on the summit of Palanchok Hill at an altitude of 1,563 meters (5,125 feet), offering panoramic views of the Himalayas and the surrounding countryside.[3] It is a Pagoda style structure connected to the Araniko Highway, located 7 km north of Panchkhal and 15 km from Dhulikhel.[4] Palanchok Bhagwati is considered one of the most popular and important religious and tourist destinations of Panchkhal.
Religious significance and festivals
Palanchok Bhagawati is regarded as the elder sister of other Bhagawati shrines of Nepal.[5] The temple is a major pilgrimage site, particularly during Dashain and Chaite Dashain, when thousands of devotees visit to offer prayers and animal sacrifices. Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered auspicious days for worship, and the temple also hosts the Kshama ritual on full moon days in Baisakh and Jestha.[6]
References
- ↑ "Palanchok Bhagawati Hiking". 6 November 2014. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ↑ Palanchowk Bhagwati Darsan Archived 2011-11-13 at the Wayback Machine, www.himalayanworldwide.com, Panchkhal website, https://www.panchkhalmun.gov.np/node/454
- ↑ "PALANCHOK BHAGWATI TEMPLE – Nepal Tourism Hub". Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Palanchok Bhagawati Temple". khojnu.com. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Oldest Bhagawati temple in Palanchowk pulls crowd". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Steeped in history and legend: Palanchok Bhagwati - OnlineKhabar English News". 20 March 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
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