Guhyeshwari Temple

Deity: Maa Shakti

Locality: Kathmandu

State/Country: Nepal

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Locality : Kathmandu
Architectural Style : Pagoda
Country : Nepal
Nearest City : Kathmandu
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Nepalese
Temple Timings : Open 7:30 am Close 7:30 pm
Photography : Not Allowed

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Festivals & Rituals

Guhyeshwari Fair (November) and Navaratri are celebrated with great fervor.

Special Rituals in Guhyeshwari temple

During the Navratri festival, the King of Nepal accompanied by his families worship here after taking a holy bath in the river Bagmati. There are many beliefs related to the temple.

It is believed that if a marriage takes place in the Guhyeshwari temple, the couples will be soul mates for another 6 generations. Sati (goddess) married Shiva, and was reborn as Parvati in her next birth. Women worship in Guhyeshwari Temple to improve the health of their husband. Worship done here leads to victory over enemies.

Tourists not belonging to Hindu religion are not allowed to cross the main entrance of the temple. Also people offer eggs and wine to the goddess.