Pathibhara Temple
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Pathibhara Temple is regarded as one of the most significant religious and historical sites of Nepal. It is located in Taplejung district of eastern Nepal sitting on the lap of Kanchenjunga Mountain range. The temple is a divine formation of the goddess Durga who is the transformation of Devi Sati often called as ‘Shakti’ in hindu word. She is regarded as the pilgrims wish fulfilling goddess.
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In Nepal, the religious and holy places are named as tirtha, dham etc. or also called as a ‘Shakti Pith’ in the eastern world. The Pathibhara Devi region is expected to attract more than a million people each year as the Dham's glory and fame grow.
The temple is located 19.4 kilometres north-east of Phungling, at a height of 3,794 meters (12,448 feet). Former monarch King Birendra and his family were also devotees of this Hindu shrine. In addition to Hindus, the Pathibhara Temple is a holy spot for the Limbu ethnic group.
Talking about the history, local shepherds are reported to have lost hundreds of sheep while grazing near today's Pathibhara Devi temple.
Devotees believe that the hill goddess Pathibhara, after whom the place is named, is a fierce deity who is readily appeased by simple acts of love, devotion, and selfless sacrifices but who is cruel and harmful to anyone with bad intentions.
The Yangwarak Village Development Committee is the owner of the Pathibhara Devi Temple. The route to Pathibhara starts in Suketar, which is 20 minutes from Phungling Bazar. From Suketar, it takes one to two hours to get to Kafle Pati.
From Kafle Pati, it takes about three to four hours to hike to the Pathibhara Devi shrine. With daily flights connecting Kathmandu and Biratnagar, Suketar Airport (2,840 m [9,320 ft]) is the only STOL airport in the Taplejung district.
Before reaching the shrine, the Pathibhara trail travels via Deurali, Ramitedanda, Chhatedhunga, Bhalugaunda, and Phedi.
Along the way, locals offer lodging and dining options. Tourists can also find inexpensive accommodation near the temple grounds.
After visiting this sacred location, anyone would experience a spiritual awakening. Taplejung to Kathmandu is the longest journey. Therefore, the best way to complete your trip would be to rent a car, jeep, van, or bus. Your vacation expenses would be eliminated if you did this. Other than that, the cost of the food and lodging is affordable. On the route to the Temple, there are numerous rest stops.