Taleju Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal.[1] It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] Inside the temple, there is a shire dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, and Kumari Devi.[3] Taleju Temple is only opened once a year on the occasion of Dashain.[4]
| Taleju Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kathmandu |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Deity | Taleju Bhawani |
| Festivals | Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Kathmandu Durbar Square |
| Country | Nepal |
  Shown within Bagmati Province  Taleju Temple, Kathmandu (Nepal) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°42′18″N 85°18′29″E / 27.704871°N 85.308008°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Mahindra Malla |
| Date established | 1564 |
Gallery
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Taleju Temple after 2015 earthquake
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Taleju Temple viewed from the entrance
References
edit- ^ "Taleju Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Taleju Bhawani in Kathmandu: The story of a king and his 'living goddess'". OnlineKhabar. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Taleju Temple: A Fitting Tribute to Goddess Taleju Bhawani". ECS Nepal. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ Adhikari, Priyanka (18 October 2018). "Devotees throng historic Taleju Temple on Maha Nawami". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
External links
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