Bhairabsthan Temple ( ne, भैरवस्थान) is a Hindu temple of Bhairab or

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located about 9 km north west from the city of

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, in

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at an elevation of about 1470 m msl.

History

The temple was established by king Mukunda Sena of the

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when Palpa used to be the capital. At the time when Mukunda Sena attacked

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, he returned with the ''

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'' of lord Bhairav from Matsyendra Nath Temple and established it in Palpa as Bhairabsthan Temple.

Traditions

The temple is visited by the people all over Nepal and mostly by the Hindus of Palpa and nearby districts. Hindu people worship at the temple mainly in ''Mahaastami'' of

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. Many pilgrims visit the temple in the month of

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(November -December). The main days for worship at this temple are Tuesdays and Saturdays. During the festivals, animal sacrifices (buffalo, goat, ram and chicken) are performed in the temple. ''Pancha Bali'' is also performed, which involves the sacrifice of five kinds of animals namely buffalo, goat, sheep, hen and duck. The main ''

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'' of this temple is ''Rot ( ne, रोट)'', which is a bread of rice flour mixed with various spices and fried in

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. Firstly, the ''Rot'' is offered to Bhairab and then shared among the devotees.

Attraction

The temple is famous for the iconic

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which is considered as the biggest in Nepal. The local village Bhairabsthan is also named after this temple.

Gallery

File:Bhairabsthan temple surroundings.jpg, Temple surroundings File:Bhairabsthan temple entrance.jpg, Entrance File:Bhairabsthan temple north view showing hills and mountains.jpg, North view

References

{{Hindu temples in Nepal Hindu temples in Lumbini Province Buildings and structures in Palpa District Shiva temples in Nepal Tansen, Nepal

History

Traditions

Attraction

Gallery

See also

References