Dakshinkali

Dakshinkali Temple lies at the distance of 22 km southern edge of the Kathmandu valley. Dakshinkali Temple is one of the well-known Hindu worship that is committed to the Goddess Kali otherwise called "the dark one". The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali, Shiva's consort in her most bloodthirsty incarnation, and twice a week faithful Nepal’s journey here to satisfy her blood-lust, so many devotees arriving here bring unsaturated male animals like goats, hens, ducks, sheep and occasionally buffaloes. The temple is thronged with devotees especially on Tuesday and Saturday. Stream of blood flows along the temple and Goddess Kali is bathed in blood on the annual occasion of Dashain which falls in October.The animals are butchered in the stream beside the temple and the carcass is eaten as ‘Prasadam’(holy food ) by participants. The six armed image of Kali is of black stone. It is taken also as the favorite picnic spot by people of Kathmandu. Since this place is quite far away from the valley and there is less noise, crowd and other types of pollution. People can also be enjoying with friends and families in this place.People believe that if we pray to the goddess and offer sacrifice our enemies will demise and we will be victories in our way, and lots of other people do make their wishes to goddess. This place is really good if you once visit you will never forget lifetime.

 Way to Dakshinkali Temple:

Taxis are easily available from all over valley to take you to temple. Alternatively, Buses are easily available from Old Bus park of Kathmandu which takes you to Bus park of Dakshinkali as it passes through Balkhu, Taudaha, and Pharping. Then a little way ahead lies Dakshinkali.