Pathibhara Devi Temple

Pathibhara Devi temple, located in the Taplejung district of Nepal, is one of the most important temples of the Hindus.This temple is believed to be a Shaktipeetha and many people from India and Nepal flock to the temple premises to worship the divine deity.

The temple is named Pathibhara as the shape of the temple is like Pathi. Pathi means a grain container. It is sacred to Limbus as it is believed to be the place of power and purity. The temple is situated in difficult terrain, thus arduous to brave during the time of snowfall and rain. It is believed that the devotees wishes are fulfilled after visiting Pathibhara Temple.Devotees offer animal sacrifice, gold and silvers to goddess Pathibhara with a hope that the goddess fulfill their desire and wishes and liberate them from sins and wrong deeds.

According to the legends, the temple was built after the goddess ordered the shepherd to offer the ritualistic sacrifice in his dreams. But before that shepherd had already lost his numerous sheep while grazing in the same place where the temple is built. But something unbelievable happened as all the lost sheep of the shepherd returned back to the same place after the offering was made to Goddess Pathibhara.

Pathibhara Temple is believed to be one of the Shakti Peethas where the part of Goddess Sati has fallen while Shiva was carrying her body around the earth in the madness of grievance of her loss.

The temple holds deep religious significance among Nepalese since ancient times.This temple is also referred to as Mukumulung in local Limbu language, Muku meaning force or power & malung meaning source. Thus, Pathibhara is referred as the source & Goddess of power.