Jayabageshwori Temple — Attraction in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

A Historical and Ancient Temple of great significance now stands ruined by the 2015 Earthquake after facing several earthquakes in the past. The major reason for the collapse of the third roof of the temple is the Heavy Vehicular movement that directly weakens this temple which stood tall and undamaged in every other earthquake we had in the past 200 years. The Ringroad passing through the midst of the Bhandarkhal Forest hitting the Temple hard at the Back yard is a very serious violation and disrespect to the Ancient Heritage site and Temple of Faith. The Art and Architecture of the Jaya Bageswori Temple is Unique and has a great importance in the Pashupatinath Area. A must Visit site for anyone interested in the Tantric and Shamanic Pratices of the...

Small but Beautiful temple. I had not planned to visit it but on my way to Pashupatinath, i encountered this temple. The main murti eyes are very enchanting. There was a girl and her father who came to do some Puja for her notebook and pen which was then provided to the Priest and then he did some pooja and returned it back to the child and wishes her the best.

Such innocence and believe is mesmerizing to see. I did a quick bow, paid dakshina to pandit ji and went forward on my journey. It is said that you don’t go to a temple on your own will, it is the temple god who calls you. I think this might be the reason how I...

Jay Bageshwori Temple is one of the chief temples of the Pashupatinath temple area, dedicated to lord Bageshwori. In the past, it is said that the local people generally hesitated to go there as the Queens, and high ranked elite females prayed to the temple, and offered their jewelries before going for Sati (An old social practice in which the women were burnt alive after the demise of their husband). After its damage in 2015 earthquake, many ancient materials had been found during the excavation process, who shows its significance. It has well carved tundals, and has a beautiful art of Bhairav on its...