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About
Dakshinkali Temple |
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Dakshin Kali Temple is one of the main temples of Nepal
dedicated to the goddess Kali. It is situated 22 kilometres
(14 mi) outside Kathmandu and about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi)
outside the village of Pharping. Animal sacrifices, mainly of
cockerels and uncastrated male goats, are the main way that
the goddess is worshipped, and this is particularly seen
during the Dashain festival.
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, un-castrated male animals, mainly
goats and roosters, are brought to the temple to be sacrificed
to Kali. Not for the faint of heart, a visit on these days
allows you to observe the steady stream of worshippers
bringing their animals to the river where they're quickly
killed and butchered. The animal remains are either taken home
or cooked up outside the temple in a great feast.
Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the temple itself, but can
take pictures of the exterior and shop at the stalls lining
the path that leads to the temple. While the sacrifices may be
amazing and attractive they are sacred to those performing
them, so it's important to be respectful and cautious when
observing or taking photographs. A hiking and a short trekking
experience in Dakshinkali is treasured by the many tourists
coming to this place. |
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Significance of Dakshinkali temple |
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Dakshinkali temple is of huge significance among those who need
her blessing and also among the blessed ones. There is a strong
believe in the ability of goddess to make wishes come true. Here
wishes are made in front of the goddess with sacrifice of
animals particularly of cockerels and uncastrated male goats.
Among thousand of visitors we can see lovers, businessman,
children, students, job seekers , sick, etc. On Tuesday and
Saturday and particularly during the festival of Dashain, the
court yard of temple is covered with blood of sacrifice and
goddess Kali is bathed with the blood. |
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Location of Dakshinkali temple |
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Dakshinkali temple is located along a river in a forested valley
in the mountains south of the Valley, Dakshinkali temple is
dedicated to the Shiva's consort goddess Kali in her most
bloodthirsty embodiment. Kali, also known as the Dark Mother, is
the Hindu goddess of empowerment, time and change. At this
temple, her bloodlust is satisfied twice a week when people come
to sacrifice uncastrated male goats, chickens, buffaloes, and
other such animals. The image of Kali at the temple is of black
stone, has six arms, and is trampling a male figure. When major
festivals roll around, like Dasain, the temple becomes awash
with blood, and thus it becomes fairly a tourist attraction.
Devotees from Kathmandu and around Nepal journey here twice a
week to satisfy the bloodlust of this violent goddess.
By the way the sight of narrow way between mountains is
attracted and it is worth while to walk down and across the old
suspension bridge, throwing a glance down into the very narrow
and deep gap. In the middle part of village of Pharping lies the
amusing spot known as Sheka Narayan. There is a pond filled with
crystal clear water and lots of gold fish types fishes swimming
around. Dakshinkali temple is few minutes of driving from
Pharping. Goddess is situated at the bottom of the hill in the
temple of Dakshinkali. People can also be enjoy with friends and
families in this place. This place is essential with more
entertainment as well as holy place. People believe that if we
pray to the goddess and offer sacrifice our enemies will demise
and we will be victories in our way, and lots of other people do
make their wishes to goddess. This place is really good if you
once visit you will never forget lifetime. |
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History of Dakshinkali temple |
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It is said that Dakshinkali came to an existence after
goddess Kali herself appeared in the dream of a Malla
king, the ruler of 14th century. Goddess kali then
commanded the king to build a temple dedicating her in a
very unknown strange place. As the command was about to be
followed immediately, a person said that he had already
sort out a stone image of the goddess kali in the same
place where goddess kali commanded the king to built the
temple. The image was then left open with the elements as
she commanded over her head a gilded cover was kept erect
with four golden serpents. Also images of lord Ganesh ,
seven Asthamatrikas and a stone Bhairav near by her
images. |
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How to Reach Dakshinkali temple |
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Dakshinkali
Temple is located 22 km outside Kathmandu Valley and 1 km
outside the village of Pharping.
The road to DakshinKali is in a good condition but it is uphill
all the way. Dakshinkali is about a 45-minute taxi ride from
Kathmandu. Public transportation to the Dakshinkali is available
but it is little bit crowded. The public buses run from the Old
Buspark, Ratnapark and the minibuses leave from Near Martyr's
Gate. |
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