Bhairabi Temple is a Hindu temple in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot, Nepal.[1] It is dedicated to goddess Bhairavi, the consort of god Bhairav. It lies about 200m south from the seven storied palace. This temple is also known by the name of Gandaki bhairavi getting its name from the Trishuli Gandaki River.[2]
| Bhairabi Temple | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Nuwakot District |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Deity | Bhairavi |
| Festivals | Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Bidur Municipality |
| Country | Nepal |
  Shown within Bagmati Province  Bhairabi Temple, Nuwakot (Nepal) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°54′45″N 85°09′50″E / 27.91257330073942°N 85.16375186596684°E |
The April 2015 Nepal earthquake devastated the Bhairabi Temple and it was restored in August 2020.[3]
History
editThe original date of establishment of the temple is reported differently by various authors. Some source mentions that the temple was built in 1783 by Jagat Jaya Malla or Gagjaya Malla.[2] Other sources mentions that the temple was built around Nepal's first king Prithvi Narayan Shah's reign.[4]
In 1793, Bahadur Shah installed a copper plate declaring Nepal's victory in the First Sino-Nepalese War at the temple.[5][6] The weapons seized in that war was stored on the second story of the temple.[2]
Architecture
editThe main door of the temple faces west. The main temple is built in a Pagoda shape. The walls and supports are constructed with traditional bricks and woodcrafts. Sculpture of various deities and Aasthamatrika is placed inside the temple. A pair of lions made using metal and another pair made using stone is placed in front of the main door. Sculpture of two female with their hands filled with sindur (vermillion) stands on either side of the main stair.[2] The current copper roof was installed by Bahadur Shah in 1793.[5]
Main priest
editThe main priest of the temple is called Dhami. Traditionally, the priest is not allowed to cross the Trishuli and Tadi rivers without the king's permission. When the priest dies, his first son replaces him.[2]
Festivals
editSindru Jatra is celebrated every year near the temple.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "लिच्छविकालीन भैरवी मन्दिरमा सुनको जलप". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Panta, S. (2012). "A Cultural Study of Sindure/Bhairavi Jatra Nuwakot". Department of Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Reconstruction of Bhairavi Temple in Nuwakot completed". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Bhairavi temple at high risk of landslide". The Himalayan Times. 14 July 2018. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ a b Manandhar, Vijay Kumar (2004). A Comprehensive History of Nepal-China Relations Up to 1955 A.D. Adroit Publishers. p. 135. ISBN 978-81-87392-45-3.
- ^ Bajracharya, Bhadra Ratna (1992). Bahadur Shah, the Regent of Nepal, 1785-1994 [i.e. 1794] A.D. Anmol Publications. ISBN 978-81-7041-643-2.
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