Bhringareshwor Mahadev — Attraction in Lalitpur Metropolitan City

Review of Shree Bhringareshwor Mahadev – A Timeless Symbol of Divine Power

Shree Bhringareshwor Mahadev is one of Nepal’s most revered and ancient Shiva shrines, deeply rooted in both mythology and recorded history. Revered as a manifestation of Lord Shiva predating even the sacred Pashupatinath, this Shivalinga holds immense spiritual significance. According to the Gopal Raj Vamshavali, Shree Bhringareshwor is one of the Chatuh-Shasti (64) Siddha Jyotirlingas revealed before Pashupatinath itself.

The shrine is referenced in key Hindu scriptures including the Skanda Purana and Reksha Puran, while archaeological evidence from the Lichhavi and Malla periods — including multiple stone inscriptions — confirm its ancient origins. Unique among Shivlingas, Bhringareshwor is associated with the Brahma community, with both the Linga and Jalhari (base) said to originate from Brahma himself.

Also known by various names such as Bhringeshwor, Subarneshwar, and Bhringershwer, the temple is believed to bless devotees with peace, prosperity, and relief from mental distress. The energy and tranquility surrounding the site have made it a place of pilgrimage and spiritual awakening.

In every legend, manuscript, and inscription, Shree Bhringareshwor Mahadev stands out as a powerful and compassionate force, continuing to bless devotees across generations with divine grace and fulfillment of...

Bhringishwor, Bhringeshwor, Bhringareshwor, (भृङ्गीश्वर, भृङ्गेश्वर, भृङ्गारेश्वर ) temple is a temple of Bhagawan Shiva. It is one among the ancient 64 Shivalinga (६४ चतुःषष्टि ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग) of Himvatkhanda.

It is located at LMC-27, Sunakothi, Kanti lokpath (Satdobato- Tikabhairab Road), Lalitpur. It is 2873m South of Satdobato, Ringroad.

The stone inscription around the temple indicates that it was built during Lichhavi period. The 5th century stone describes the location was then called Bhringar Grama. The Brahma sect Shivaling is about 3 feet high and slightly sloping. The temple complex is large and well maintained. The huge trident and Nandi (Holy bull) made from stone are also installed in the temple complex. Temple complex also has the statue of Hanuman, Chardham and Jalasayi Narayan statue. The nearby Balkumari temple is also a religious destination for the devotees.

According to myth related to Sunakothi, when the local temple of Swornapur Mandir [Bhringareshwor Mahadev] was worshipped wearing a Kush Ring (a ring made out of Holy grass), it turned into a gold ring which translates to Sunko Authi in Nepali. Thus the name of the place is said to have gradually changed into Sunakothi from...

bhrigareshwor mahadev is an ancient temple from lichhavi period. one of the big temple complexes dedicated to lord shiva. the stone threshold is probably the biggest in whole Nepal. the wooden struts is proof for its grand stature of tiered style in contrary to the present day reconstructed...