Barahi Temple - tourmet

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Barahi Temple is located on an island in Nepal’s Phewa Lake. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Barahi Devi is considered as the preserver divinity representing the feminine force. This temple has lured numberless guests and pilgrimages since its origination. This temple has earned most name and fame that, it’s become a centre of attraction for not solely Hindus however conjointly for individuals happiness to totally different faith and culture . because the temple is found within the middle of a famed lake Fewa, one who involves see fewa lake doesn’t miss to go to Barahi once. Visiting Talbarahi is considered vital from each spiritual and materialist approach/feeling. Hindus at intervals Nepal and abroad do visit her (Barahi) to worship or pay respect with a read to satisfy their need and non-Hindus pay a visit to the temple for a cultural and field study. traveler principally visit the temple with a read to own a glance into the wide Himalayas and mountains/hilly areas of the Pokhara valley.The peaceful encompassing or typical structure of the temple will attract everybody towards the temple.

Barahi Temple

HistoryEdit

This Hindu temple in Nepal is dedicated to Ajima in the boar manifestation, representative of the force of Shakti. Shakti is the Hindu mother Goddess who is the origin of universal creativity and power. Shakti as a feminine power assumes several roles. In the form of Durga, Shakti protects the gods from demons. Durga takes on the manifestation of Ajima in the form of a boar called Barahi to pierce her evil enemies with her pointed tusks. Barahi is pictured with the face of a boar with a cup in one hand and fish in the other. As such, Barahi Temple is a very important center of worship for the Hindu devotees. Tourists are likely to see worshipers making their way to the temple on Saturdays carrying male animals for sacrifice.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Punjabi Restaurant ; Lake Side, Pokhara 33700, Nepal ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also availble here from railway station and airport.

Bus : From Kathmandu : Tourist buses (NPR600-900, 6-7h) and crowded local buses/microbuses (NPR400-600, 6-7h) travel the 200km journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara almost every 15 minutes starting at 07:30 through late afternoon. Night buses are available, but the ride is painful. Greenline operates a convenient bus every morning between the popular tourist areas of Thamel in Kathmandu and Lakeside in Pokhara (USD20, lunch included).
From Sunauli and the Indian border : Buses are available from the border town of Sunauli (NPR280-380, 8h). travel to the nearby town of Butwal, you will have more options for travelling to Pokhara. A 12-seater vehicle will cost around NPR5,500 from Butwal to Pokhara.

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Air : Nearest Airport to Pokhara is Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport in Nepal. There are flights to Kathmandu from around the globe. Within Nepal, most areas are connected by air, even though some by small aircrafts on little runways. Taxies and local transports are availble from airport to reach pokhara.

Others : By Foot : Pokhara is a fairly small city and can be easily traversed on foot. Walking is necessary to get to places where vehicles or bicycles can’t reach.

By Local Transport : Minivans operate on most of the popular routes. These are crowded and uncomfortable but the fare is cheap and student discounts may be offered.

By Bicycle : Bicycles are available on rent in a lot of shops in Lakeside at NPR 100-300 per day.

By Motorbike or Scooter : Scooter or a motorbike are also availble in Lakeside at NPR550+ Per day. You will have to buy petrol (NPR120/litre).