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The temple of Dakshinkali is dedicated to the Hindu
goddess Kali and is one of the most popular places of worship in
Kathmandu. Located 22 km from the city center on the southern rim of the
valley past Pharping village, the shrine is especially crowded on
Tuesdays and Saturdays when animal sacrifices are offered to the deity.
According to a mythology the Goddess Durga has killed the demon and
drank the blood of animals. This is the reason blood is scarified to
her. The temple was built by Pratap Malla during 17th century, but the
construction, seems to be very new. The preparation before and after the
offering is very interesting to see.On the way back, we stop at Chobhar
gorge. Legend has it that Manjushree cutout the gorge to drain out
Kathmandu valley was then a lake. There is a small but picturesque
temple of Adinath on the top of a hill. From this top one can have a
completed view of snowcapped mountains peaks.
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