Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taleju Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal.[1] It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] Inside the temple, there is a shire dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, and Kumari Devi.[3] Taleju Temple is only opened once a year on the occasion of Dashain.[4]
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Taleju Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kathmandu |
Province | Bagmati |
Deity | Taleju Bhawani |
Festivals | Dashain |
Location | |
Location | Kathmandu Durbar Square |
Country | Nepal |
Geographic coordinates | 27.70491723485428°N 85.30805243212234°E / 27.70491723485428; 85.30805243212234 |
Architecture | |
Creator | Mahindra Malla |
Date established | 1564 |
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