Bhairavnath Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

The Bhairavnath Temple of Bhaktapur, Nepal, is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Bhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. Situated in the heart of the ancient city within Bhaktapur Durbar Square, this temple holds immense religious significance and is a masterpiece of traditional Nepalese temple architecture. Initially constructed as a one-story pagoda during the reign of King Jagat Jyoti Malla, it was later rebuilt with three stories after an 18th-century earthquake. Intricate wood carvings depicting various gods and goddesses adorn the struts, doors, and windows, reflecting the skilled craftsmanship of the Newar artists. The temple is an integral part of local festivals, especially during the Bisket Jatra where it becomes a hub of activities with chariot processions and rituals. With its artistic heritage and religious importance, Bhairavnath Temple is not just a religious destination but also a place where culture, history, and art converge, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.

Top 5 Reviews on Bhairavnath Temple

petermY2777LY

Wrote on 7th Nov, 2023

Bhairavnath Temple

This is one sacred temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square and is devoted to lord Bhairava and is one of he rectangular based temples pf Bhaktapur. It is also know as Bhairab Temple

jalaliqbal

Wrote on 16th Mar, 2020

iconic temple

another temple inside the darbar sq. huge and big and nice. under renovation now after the earthquake.

469nabing

Wrote on 20th Jan, 2020

Culture & Art

Bhairavnath Temple is excellent example of living art and architecture of the Bhaktapur,Nepal. I recommend the visitor travelling to Nepal to visit Bhairavnath Temple located besides the Bhaktapur Dur..

Kai_Wah

Wrote on 15th Jan, 2020

Ritual ...

We stumbled upon this temple when visiting Taumadhi Square where the temple is located. The temple looks relatively new with intricate woodcarving and 3-tiered roof. We managed to see many Hinduism de..