Goddess
Goddess Mahashira is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. Here idol is made of Gold and Silver.
God
Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kapali.
Interesting Facts
- Sati devi's Both Knees had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (30°C during day and 28°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (18°C during day and 14°C during night)Monsoon season – October to December
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kathmandu Bus Station |
12.8 KM | 0542-2623550 |
 Raxaul Junction |
143 KM | 06255-221226 |
 Tribhuvan International Airport |
1.7 KM | +977-14113033 |
Architecture
Guhyeshwari Temple seems to be quite fragile and this temple is designed in Bhutanese Pagoda style of architecture. Though the exterior of the temple is quite simple and not very enticing, but the ambiance of the temple is well adorned with flower motifs and patterns. Guhyeshwari is also known for its Tantrik rituals (esoteric tradition of Hinduism). The Pagoda-style temple has a distinct interior. Instead of a standing figure of the Goddess, it has a flat figure parallel to the ground that is worshipped by bowing down. Next to the divine figure is a pond, the Bhairav Kunda. The temple name originates from the Sanskrit words Guhya (Secret) and Ishwari (Goddess). In Lalitha Sahasranama the 707th name of Goddess is mentioned as ‘Guhyarupini’ meaning "the form of Goddess is beyond human perception and it is a secret". Another argument is that it is the secret 16th syllable of the Shodashi Mantra.
Religious Significance
As the legend goes, Shiva and Sati were married in spite of her father. Dakshya’s wishes, hence Dakhsya looked for opportunities to look down upon Shiva. organizing a puja and not inviting Sati was just the way to do. As Sati arrived despite not being invited Dakshya took the moment to insult them, resulting in Sati plunging herself to the re. Shiva agonized with the loss of his beloved carried her body around. Lord Vishnu in an attempt to end the misery used his Sudarshana chakra to disperse the body. As so happened the temple marks the spot where her both knees fell.
History
This temple was built by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century. The temple was constructed during the reign of King Shanker Dev of the Lichhavi period with the help of Narasingha Thakur, a Tantric. The temple was later renovated by King Pratap Malla in 1654 A.D. with the advice of Lambakarna Bhatta, a noted Tantric. Tantric rites are performed at the temple. Several musical instruments used during prayers were presented by King Rana Bhadur.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 07:30 AM - 07:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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