Dakshinkali Temple is famous by other names as well such as Dakshin Kali Temple or Dakshina Kali Temple. This temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. There is a belief among Hindus that Goddess Kali is known as the fierce and powerful goddess of creation and destruction. Further, this temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. The temple is situated on the bank of a small stream, inside the forests of the southern part of Kathmandu. The temple lies in the village of Pharping which is about 20 km from Ratnapark, Kathmandu. Likewise, the importance of the Dakshinkali temple is special among the Hindu community in Nepal. Hindu pilgrims believe Dakshinkali Devi is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Moreover, dense natural forests and green hills surround the holy Dakshinkali Temple.
The statue of the Dakshin Kali in the Dakshinkali Temple is black in color. And then, the statue is presented with Kali’s right foot on the chest of Lord Shiva. But mostly, Goddess Kali is presented with the left foot on the chest of Lord Shiva. Similarly, the statue of Goddess Kali has four hands that symbolize the power of the mother spreading in all four directions (i.e. East, West, North, and South). Moreover, the statue holds the severed head of a human in one hand and a drawn sword in the other hand. However, his two other arms signify the blessings from Goddess Kali to assurance to his devotees of protection. And, this temple is famous for the sacrifice of cockerels, pigeons, and uncastrated male goats.
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