Akala Devi Temple

Akala Devi temple (Nepali :अकला देवी मन्दिर) is situated at Lamachaur, Pokhara.[1] It is a three tiered roof built in Nepalese style.[2] It is dedicated to Goddess Akala Devi.[3][4] The Nepalese-style temple of Akala Devi at Lamachaur of Pokhara comprises three tiered roofs but is built of cement and bricks rather than wood. The temple is newly built.[5][6] Originally, a small shrine honouring the goddess was present under a tree but this was later replaced by the present temple.[7][8][9] It is mainly followed by Hinduism religion people.

Akala Devi Temple
अकला देवी मन्दिर
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKaski
DeityGoddess Akala Devi
FestivalsDashain
Location
CountryNepal
Akala Devi Temple is located in Gandaki Province
Akala Devi Temple
Shown within Gandaki Province
Geographic coordinates28.2749665°N 83.9557570°E / 28.2749665; 83.9557570
Architecture
TypePagoda

Festivals

There are many festivals throughout the year, and thousands of people attend these temple to worship. The most important festivals of them are Dashain, which usually takes place during either September or October (as per the traditional Hindu Calendar) and Teej, a large number of devotees visit it on Teej.[7][10]

Transportation

Local public buses to Akala Devi Temple are available from Mahendrapul, Lamachour, Bhurjung khola.

See also

References
  1. "History of Pokhara". KHILJEE.COM. 2019-10-20. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  2. Ltd, rome2rio Pty. "Pokhara to पोखरा - one way to travel via car, and foot". Rome2rio. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  3. "Akala Devi Temple". naya.com.np. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  4. "Akala Devi Temple". Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  5. "Akala Devi Temple (Pokhara) - Details, Temple Timings, Photos and Address". Biggest Temple Collection - eTemple.com. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  6. "वार्ड नं १९ | पोखरा महानगरपालिका". pokharamun.gov.np. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  7. "Akala Devi Temple". Info Bazar. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  8. Devkota, Rosan Raj (2010). Interests and Power as Drivers of Community Forestry: A Case Study of Nepal. ISBN 9783941875876.
  9. "Akala Temple – Pokhara Temples". Retrieved 2020-07-08.
  10. "Akala devi temple". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2020-07-12.


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