Shree Bindhyabasini Temple Tourism

Hindu Temple4.0(235 reviews)

About Shree Bindhyabasini Temple

Shree Bindhyabasini Temple is a revered Hindu temple situated in Pokhara, Nepal, perched on a small hill within the bustling city. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhagawati, an incarnation of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. The temple manifests a strong sense of divinity and offers panoramic views of the Pokhara valley and the majestic Machhapuchhre mountain. Legend has it that the temple enshrines a goddess who was brought here from Bindhyachal mountain, India, after a holy sage named Bindhyabasini chose the valley for the temple's location. This revered shrine showcases traditional Nepalese architecture with a pagoda-style design consisting of multi-tiered roofs and richly decorated woodwork. The compound is filled with smaller shrines and bells, and the atmosphere is often vibrant with religious hymns and devotional activities. Fairs and festivals are regularly held here, especially during Dashain and Navaratri when the temple draws large numbers of pilgrims. The serene environment and spiritual ambiance make it a sanctuary for both worshippers and visitors seeking tranquility.

Top 5 Reviews on Shree Bindhyabasini Temple

selvakumar2015
3.0
Wrote on 26 Apr 2024
Dirty toilets. Tourist place.
Perhaps this is the only temple in Nepal where the management has made provisions for a lift/elevator for the convenience of infirm pilgrims. The many steep steps through a narrow road lined with shops selling trinkets lead to the upper terrace of the temple. Almost all the Hindu deities idols are housed in the temple. The tourists, mostly from India, seem to outnumber the local residents in the ratio of nine to one. Happily in Nepal, the concept of giving prasads have been done away with. For some strange reasons, the shoe stand is at a lower level than the toilet resulting in dirtying your legs before entering the temple. Perhaps the temple authorities could shift the toilets to the ground level and place the shoe stand almost at the terrace. A tourist oriented installation. Not recommended.