Pathibhara Devi Temple

Pathivara Devi is the powerful goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists with a great reverence. This temple is located in Taplejung district of Nepal. It is 19.4km east of Phungling Municipality of Taplejung district at the altitude of 3,794m. The goddess is known as Mukkumlung. It is considered one of the holy places of Kirants. Many people from different parts of the country as well as from India visit the temple during special occasions seeking spiritual fulfillment and blessings from the powerful Pathibhara Devi. This is the famous Shakti Peeth where people sacrifice animals and offer the gold, silver to please the goddess. The goddess is named with many other names like Maha Maya, AadiKali, Maha Rudri and taken her as a tantric goddess.

Pathivara Devi is considered one of the 'Shakti peeths'. Worshippers from different parts of Nepal and India flock the temple during special occasions, as it is believed that a pilgrimage to the temple ensures fulfillment of all that the pilgrim desires. The devotees of Pathibhara also include members of the Royal family from Nepal. The pilgrims sacrifice animals and bring gold and silver as offerings to the Pathibhara Devi.

The best time to visit the temple is from March through out to June and September to November. Pilgrimages can also have an opportunity to visit Kanchanjungha range, the waterfall at Sawa pokhari and the pond of Timbuk, during autumn and spring every year. The thick forest eco-system along the trail offers diversity of wildlife, birds, flowers and butterflies. Most of the Kanchenjunga range can also be seen from this point.

The journey to Pathibhara starts from Suketar (2840m) which takes about 2-hours walk to reach from Phungling Bazaar. Pathibhara Devi is about 8-10 hours from Suketar. The airport at Suketar is the only airport of Taplejung district. Suketar is connected to Kathmandu and Biratnagar by scheduled flights. Beautiful views of Kanchenjunga and Kumbhakarna can be seen from Suketar. From Suketar the trail passes through Deurali, Chhatedunga, Bhalugauda, Phedi and finally to Pathibhara if you go there you can get unforgettable experience from there and you can also relies with mixed community overe there as they have a mixed culture.

The trail offers food and lodging facilities. Basic accommodation facilities are also available for pilgrims near the shrine.The local people here are the Limbus, with the higher regions inhabited by people of Tibeto-Mongoloid ancestry. Sherpas, Rais, Gurungs, Magars, Newars, Sunwars, and Tamangs also live in this area, while the area also offers cultural diversity of Chhetris and Brahmins.

Pilgrimage Sites Nepal

Pilgrimage in Nepal is popular activities among the devotees and researchers. In previous days the land of ancient sages & saint, now Nepal is known as the country of temples. One of the greatest Hindu temples in Nepal “Pashupatinath Temple” is the main attraction of the tour. Similarly other tour packages for Nepal, this trip also begin from Kathmandu - the ancient city of temples. You will visit Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu durbar square and Swayambhunath stupa. This is one of pilgrim site where both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims worship for their success & prosperity in upcoming days. Another day we will take you “Dakshinkali Temple” 22 km south west from city. This is the temple of goddess KALI. People believe that animal sacrifices, particularly of cockerels and uncastrated male goats in this temple are the main way that the goddess is worshipped.

The Pilgrimage in Nepal square measure mostly in style among Hindus and Buddhists; thus, thousands of pilgrims visit Nepal per annum to pay court to the revered Gods and divinity. Uncountable temples monasteries, stupas, and many other religious places make Nepal one of the target destinations for pilgrims. However, due to less promotion of those sites, Nepal has not been prosperous in attracting pilgrimage tourists as much it could and should have. Though Nepal is a small country, it has a variety of beautiful natural factors that attract many people. Various Mountains, rivers, waterfalls, forests, wildlife, sanctuaries monuments, etc. are the significant wonders of Nepal. Besides these dynamic, eye-catching uncountable temples, museums, stupas, & monasteries with a variety of God and Goddess depicting the deep faith of the people.

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