Palanchok Bhagawati Temple

Palanchok Bhagawati Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Nepal dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati. The temple is believed to have been constructed during the reign of the King Mānadeva ,and is located in Panchkhal Municipality, approximately 42 km from Kathmandu. The temple houses a three-foot-tall idol of the goddess carved from black stone. The goddess deity, depicted with 18 arms, is revered as a protector who safeguards devotees from dangers and misfortunes. Palanchok Bhagawati is considered the elder sister of all the other Bhagawati goddesses in Nepal.[1]

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1. Palanchok Bhagawati Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
2. Wikidata Q7126679 — Wikidata