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Bindhyabasini Temple

Pokhara, Nepal

The Bindhyabasini Temple is one of the oldest and most prominent Hindu temples in Pokhara, Nepal. Situated in Ward No. 2, Miruwa of Pokhara in Kaski District, Gandaki Province, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Bindhyabasini, a manifestation of Durga. It serves as an important religious site, attracting devotees and visitors from across Nepal and abroad throughout the year. The temple complex also includes shrines dedicated to other Hindu deities, such as Saraswati, Shiva, Hanuman, and Ganesha. Located atop a small hill, the temple can be accessed via stone staircases from the east, north, and southeast. Near the entrance, a statue of Lord Hanuman covered in Sindoor next to the temple of Lord Ganesha welcomes devotees to the temple.

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