Dakshin Kali

The famous shrine of Dakshinkali is situated near a small stream. The deity of the shrine is called Dakshinkali because the word Dakshin means south as the shrine is situated in the southern coordinal point of the valley of Kathmandu. The area around the temple is extremly beautiful and the pilgrims visiting the place are counted in thousands especially in saturdays. Dakshinkali, located 22 km outside Kathmandu, and about 1 km outside the village of Pharping, is one of the main temples of Nepal dedicated to the goddess Kali, the fearful form of Lord Siva’s consort, Parvati. Animal sacrifices, particularly of cockerels and uncastrated male goats, are the main way that the goddess is worshipped, and this is especially seen during the Dashain festival.