Bindhyabasini Temple

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Bindhyabasini Temple
बिन्ध्यबासिनी मन्दिर
Bindhyabasini Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Kaski
Deity	Bindhyabasini, Kali, Bhagawati
Festivals	Fulpati, Navadurga, Shivaratri
Governing body	Bindhyabasini Dharmik Chettra Bikash Samiti (बिन्ध्यबासिनी धार्मिक छेत्र बिकाश समिति)
Location
Location	Pokhara
State	Gandaki
Country	Nepal
Shown within Nepal
Geographic coordinates	28°14′16″N 83°59′03″E / 28.2378°N 83.9842°E / 28.2378; 83.9842
Architecture
Type	ShikharaShikhara
Creator	Kevin Gurung
Completed	c 1760
Specifications
Temple(s)	1
Monument(s)	1
Elevation	915 m (3,002 ft)
Website
http://bindhyabasinitemple.com/

The Bindhyabasini Temple (Nepali: बिन्ध्यबासिनी मन्दिर) is the oldest temple in the city of Pokhara, Nepal. It's located in Ward No. 2, Miruwa.^[1] It regularly attracts a large number of locals, Nepalese from across the country, and foreigners alike.^[2] The main temple is devoted to the goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati (भगवती) who is the incarnation of Kali. There are also temples for other gods and goddesses, such as Saraswati, Shiva, Hanuman, and Ganesha on the premises. The temple is situated at the top of a small hill and can be accessed via stone staircases on the East, North and South-East. The Statue of Lord Hanuman covered in Sindoor next to statue of Lord Ganesha welcomes the devotees near the entrance.