Jal Binayak Temple ( Kwoyena Ganedyo) — Attraction in Kirtipur Municipality

The image of Ganesh found at Jal Vinayak is very different from the usual images of Ganesh found in numerous other Ganesh temples around the city. The image within the ancient temple is an impression on a large rock that resembles an elephant’s head. The elephant’s head on the human body is, of course, how we recognize Ganesh, as distinct from the images of other gods and goddesses. The name Jal Vinayak comes from Nepali jal, ‘water’, and vinayak is another name for Lord Ganesh. Chobar’s Jal Vinayak temple is very scenic next to the river running through the Chobar hills. The soothing gush of the water flowing between the cliffs of the gorge is hard to miss. A river typically signifies a journey and the river bank behind the temple is also used as a site where Hindus cremate their dead, sending them on their...

JAL= पानी (water) Vinayak = विघ्नहर्ता, गणेश (obstacle remover) Ganesh This place could be attacked by water at any time, and to protect it from such danger, the protector lord Ganesha was created here. This is one of four "Binayaks" in the Kathmandu valley. It is believed that Kathmandu valley was a lake and Manjushushree cut this area by draining water. The river which flows just below is Bagmati. If we see it from a little elevated area we can clearly judge that it's a true story that has been explained in history. Let the...

Jal Binayak is one Binayak among four Binayaks of Kathmandu valley. It is located in Chovar southern part of Kathmandu valley at bank of Bagmati river. It is near Manjushree Galchhi. The pagoda temple looks beautiful with different art. The community near by has developed the area by making parks and picnic spot. Manjushree Galchhi, many caves, Manjushree park with tallest statue of Manjushree, around 100 year old suspension bridge are the main attraction of Jal...