GUHYESHWORI TEMPLE

 The Guhyeshwori Temple can be reached after a 30 minute walk from the Pashupatinath Temple along the Ram Temple, the Mrigasthali, the Vishworupa Temple and the Gorakhnath Temple. According to Hindu scriptures, this temple came into origin from the parts of Goddess Satidevi's body, the consort of lord Shiva. Devotees offer worship to a silver urn or Kalash kept inside this temple as the form of the goddess. Almost the entire surface inside the temple is plated with gold and silver.Likewise, the temple is surrounded by metal lion, bells and a stone pillar. It is believed that the original Guhyeshwori Temple is located at Balaju and a replica was established here following Tantrik rituals at the orders of King Pratap Malla in the Middle Ages. The temple holds huge religious significance and it is believed that performance of any important rituals at the temple will bring about success. Only Hindu are allowed inside.