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Dakshinkali Temple
Pharping, Bagmati
Ancient
Most important Kali temple in Nepal, known for animal sacrifices on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Located in a forested gorge.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Nepali
- Primary Deity
- Shakti (Kali)
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Nepal's main Kali temple. Animal sacrifice tradition. Tuesday/Saturday worship. Forest gorge setting
Architectural Features
Animal sacrificeForest locationTwo-stream confluenceTantric traditions