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Bhadrakali Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kathmandu |
Deity | Goddess Bhadrakali |
Festivals | Navaratri, Dashain, Paahacharey |
Location | |
Location | Kathmandu |
State | Bagmati |
Country | Nepal |
Geographic coordinates | 27°41′57″N 85°19′00″E / 27.6993°N 85.3168°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Pagoda |
Bhadrakali Temple (Nepali:भद्रकाली मन्दिर) (literal: "Decent Kali") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Bhadrakali. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, next to Tundikhel.[1][2]
It is located near the Sahid Gate. The temple is at the eastern side of Tundikhel. This temple is also known as Shree Lumadhi Bhadrakali. It is one of the most renowned “Shaktipith” of Nepal. A form of the Goddess Kali, Bhadrakali in Sanskrit means “blessed, auspicious, beautiful and prosperous” and she is also known as “Gentle Kali”. Another name for the goddess is Lazzapith.