KIRATESHWOR MAHADEV

 The temple of Kirateshwor Mahadav is situated atop asmall hillock at a distance of a hundred meter from Gaurighat of Pushupatinath area. This temple  is believed to be older than the Pushuptinath. It is traditionally believed that lord Shiva, tricking his consort Parbati, had resided at this place taking a form of a Kirat. goddess Parbati on her part took  form of a Kiratini stayed at Gaurighat and was able to trick Shiva in turn. It is thus possible to observe the idol of Goddess Parbati at Gaurighat. A fair of Shri Swosthani is observed here every year during the Nepali calendar month of Magh.