Tal Barahi temple (Nepali: तालबाराही मन्दिर) also known as ‘Lake Temple’ or ‘Barahi Temple’ is a Hindu temple of the goddess Barahi. It is the most important religious monument in Pokhara, Nepal. This temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. As the temple is situated on a small island, the only way to visit it is by boat.[1][2] The temple is a symbol of the manifestation of Ajima representing the female force. Devotees visit the temple in the Nepalese months of Baisakh (April-May) and Kartik (November-December).[3]
| Barahi Temple | |
|---|---|
बराहि मन्दिर | |
 Barahi Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Gandaki Province |
| Deity | Barahi |
| Festivals | Dashain |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
  Location in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°52′11″N 83°57′05″E / 27.8697108°N 83.9513°E |
Archaeology
editThe original structure of the temple is made from stones and has a two-story thatched roof in pagoda style[4][5]
Gallery
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Main temple
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View of temple
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Roof
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Side view
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Entry of temple gate
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sapkota, Tikaram; Upadhayaya, Pranil Kumar; Upreti, Bishnu Raj (2013). Tourism in Pokhara Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity. Pokhara Tourism Council, Pokhara.
- ^ "पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर)". पोखराका प्रख्यात तीन शक्तिपीठ (तस्बिर). Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Board, Nepal Tourism. "Taal Barahi, Kaski". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Barahi Temple, Pokhara". Nepal.com. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Taal Barahi Temple (Lake Temple)". Np.geoview.info. Retrieved 9 April 2015.