The temple of Harati Mata is located to the west of the Great Stupa of SwAyambhunath adjacent to the idol of Amitabh Buddha. The two-storiey pagoda temple comprises entirely of metal crafts. The temple has a metal roof enshrined inside the idol of Harati Mata. The deity is believed to have been born in the Newar community and is dressed in ethnic Newari attire. The goddess is worshipped as the guardian of children. The local residents believe that the goddess takes care and protects the children until 12 years.
Mata Harati a is believed to be born in the Newar community and is represented as a goddess wearing Neawari attire. She is revered as the caretaker of children. It is believed that Mata Harati shows her wrath by causing diseases like fever chicken pox and cholera if she is angered. Worshipping her is the way to rid of the diseases. She is believed to be the eldest goddess and known as Ajima.
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