Bagh Bhairab Temple

Bagh Bhairab Temple(Nepali: बाघ भैरव) is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Bagh Bhairab, an incarnation of Shiva as a tiger.[1] It is located in Kirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal and dates back to the 16th century.[1] The residents of Kiritpur believe that Bagh Bhairab protects the town.[1] Bagh Bhairab Temple features the swords used by King of Gorkha (later King of Nepal) Prithvi Narayan Shah's army during the Battle of Kirtipur.[1][2][3]

Bagh Bhairab Temple
बाग भैरव मन्दिर
Bagh Bhairab Temple in 2019
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKathmandu
ProvinceBagmati
DeityBagh Bhairab
FestivalsBagh Bhairab Jatra
Location
LocationKirtipur
CountryNepal
Bagh Bhairab Temple is located in Kathmandu Valley
Bagh Bhairab Temple
Shown within Kathmandu Valley
Bagh Bhairab Temple is located in Nepal
Bagh Bhairab Temple
Bagh Bhairab Temple (Nepal)
Geographic coordinates27.679442602314833°N 85.27646359790431°E / 27.679442602314833; 85.27646359790431

Bagh Bharirab Jatra

A festival is celebrated every year on 1st day of Bhadra (mid August) in the temple in which an idol of Bagh Bhairav is made and is carried in the streets along with traditional music and pilgrims chanting religious prayers. A Lakhey dance is also performed. The devotees circumambulate the temple. It is believed that if one rounds the temple for 108 times, he will be blessed with success and good health. [4][5][6]

References
  1. Maharjan, Sisiliya (25 July 2017). "The Legend of Lord Bagh Bhairab". My City. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  2. "Bagh Bhairab Temple | Kirtipur, Nepal Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  3. "Baghbhariv Temple" (PDF). Digital Himalaya. Ancient Nepal. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 August 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  4. Maharjan, Sisiliya. "The Legend of Lord Bagh Bhairab". My City. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  5. Shrestha, Sujan. "Bagh Bhairav Jatra (photo feature)". My Republica. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  6. जात्रा, बाह्रखरी :: तस्बिरमा बाघ भैरव. "तस्बिरमा बाघ भैरव जात्रा". Retrieved 17 July 2023.


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