Dakshinkali Temple is among the most renowned and well known Hindu sanctum devoted to Goddess Kali.It is situated twenty two outside Kathmandu Valley and single km outside the Pharping village.It is located inside a dense forest and is the best destination for worshiper and nature lover.
The way to Dakshinkali is in a decent condition. It is truly a fascinating spot to go and returning quick via Mountain Bike. Dakshinkali is around an hour taxi ride from Kathmandu. One can hire a taxi for two way.
Meanwhile, Public transportation to the Dakshinkali is accessible however it is tad bit gathered. One can find public buses from the Old Buspark, Ratnapark and Martyr's Gate. Public buses are also available from Lagankhel.
When you get to Dakshinkali, first you reach to the parking part which is bit crowded.After crossing the parking place a road leads you to the temple. Local shopkeepers are there on the side of pathway offering flowers for goddess. This place is also popular for a condensed milk sweet Khuwa.
This temple is crowded with pilgrims specially on Tuesday and Saturday.Pilgrims with different desire and wish came here to pray goddess to fulfill their wish. A number of visitors specially businessman, students, job seekers, sick people made wishes in front of goddess with sacrifice of animals to make goddess happy.
The main temple is located down the flight of steps open to the sky and is designed with the canopy of gilded snakes. The dark stone picture of Kali demonstrates her squatting on a cadaver, symbolizing triumph over time. She holds other frightening seals, for example, skull measure, a separated head, and a sword. Along the sides are honored pictures of Ganesh, the Ashta Matrika, and a plain stone Bhairab.
It is believed that Dakshinkali was established after goddess Kali herself showed up in dream of Malla ruler, the leader of fourteenth century. Goddess Kali then summoned the lord to construct a sanctuary devoting her in an exceptionally obscure odd spot. As the charge was going to be emulated quickly, an individual said that he had already find out a stone image of Goddess Kali in the place where goddess kali instructed the ruler to fabricated the sanctuary. The place was then left open afterward.
Dakshinkali is best destination for people who want to forged the busy life and chill up with the green environment.
