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    Manakamana Temple
    Gorkha, Nepal

    Manakamana Temple

    Manakamana Temple Nepal with golden pagoda roofs, red canopies, devotees, and scenic Himalayan mountains.

    Manakamana Temple stands on a hilltop in the Gorkha district of Nepal and is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. Devotees believe that the Goddess fulfils the heartfelt wishes of those who pray with faith, and the name Manakamana means wish-fulfilment.

    The temple is reached by a cable car from Kurintar, which has made the pilgrimage easier and brought visitors from across Nepal and India.

    Spiritual Essence

    Discover the unique spiritual significance and architecture.

    <p>The temple is a pagoda-style shrine on a ridge at about 1,300 metres, with views of the Trishuli and Marsyangdi valleys. Local tradition links it with the royal family of Gorkha, who worshipped the Goddess before the unification of Nepal.</p><p>A cable car opened in 1998 now carries pilgrims from the Trishuli river valley to the temple in about ten minutes.</p>

    "Devotees feel not like visitors — but like guests in the divine home."

    Darshan Experience

    A personal and soulful darshan experience.

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    <h3>Wish-Fulfilling Bhagwati</h3><p>Devotees climb or ride to the temple to offer prayers and make vows. Many return to give thanks when a wish is fulfilled.</p><h3>Faith and Offerings</h3><p>Pilgrims offer flowers, red cloth and sweets. Traditional animal offerings have been made here historically, though many devotees offer only vegetarian items.</p>

    Why Visit Manakamana Temple?

    • Kurintar : The base station of the cable car on the Trishuli river.
    • Gorkha Durbar : The historic palace of the Shah dynasty.
    • Chitwan National Park : A well-known wildlife park within reach of the area.

    Manakamana Temple stands as a bridge between devotion and modern life.

    Visiting Manakamana Temple – What to Know

    • Offerings: <p>Flowers, sweets and fruits are common offerings.</p>
    • Dress code: <p>Wear modest clothing.</p>
    • Weather: <p>Mist and rain are common in the monsoon.</p>

    Rules and timings can change on festival days. Please check the temple's latest guidance before you travel.

    Common Questions