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Pindeshwor Shiva Temple is a Hindu religious temple located in the heart of Dharan city in Nepal. It is a sacred and culturally rich destination with a peaceful environment and spiritual significance. Every year, thousands of devotees and travelers visit this place. If you are planning to visit this beautiful temple, here is something to know before you travel to make your journey smooth and memorable.
The temple is dadicated to the Lord Shiva and it is the most revered Hindu temple of Dharan which is located at the base of bijayapur hill. Especally during the shrawan month many devotees come to wroship to this temple with bare foot and bring the water from Koshi River to Lord Shiva because it is belived that to the temple is grant to blessing to fulfill the wishes of its devotees.
You can visit this temple year-round but the best time to experience it is during the month of Shrawan. In Hindi religious culture, every Monday of Shrawan month is especially for Lord Shiva devotees. At this time large number of devotees come from different places especially Nepal and near places from India to worship Lord Shiva, and this time you can see the beautiful activities from devotees.
And also in the Shivaratri festival. During this festival also many devotees come to Pindeshwor Shiva Temple to worship Lord Shiva. Shivaratri festival is celebrated in Falgun month (in A.D. calendar it’s celebrated in January or February month ).
Here is some ways to how you can reach this beautiful spritual temple
From Kathmandu: If you travel by B.P Highway to Dharan, it is 371 Kilometer distance from Kathmandu and it takes around 10-12 hours of time by bus or booked taxi, depending on road conditions.
From Biratnagar: Dhara is just a 1 hr-1.15 minutes journey from Biratnagr. From here you can easily travel to Dharan by bus and local taxi.
From Itahari by bus: From here you can take the local bus to reach Dharan. The journey is just 16 kilometers distance from Itahari to Dharan and it takes approximately 30 minutes of time to reach.
From Itahari by Private Taxi: By taxi, you can book a direct taxi to the temple, it is just 17.9 kilometers distance and 25-30 minutes of time will take.
In Dharan, there are many famous tourist destinations to visit. You might travel to these places after visiting Pindeshwor Shiva Temple.
Budha Subba Temple: When you consider the spiritual and Religious temple with picturesque hilltop destinations then you can visit Budha Subba Temple.
Dantakali Temple: It is a Hindu temple with a significant history and the temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali.
Bhedetar Skywalk: Bhedetar Skywalk offers a scenic breathtaking view of green hills.
Dharan Clock Tower: This the another beautiful place in Dharan where you can enjoy time and create the best memories.
Orkhe View Tower: It is the best location for adventure solo travelers and nature lovers.
Shiva Jatta: It is a beautiful natural waterfall that has attracted many Hindu religious people.
Visiting Pindeshwor Shiva Temple is not just about travelling the places, It is about knowing the culture and tradition and its offers unforgettable experience that you will always remember in travelling journey. If you are planning to travel culturally rich place then this is the best destination for you.
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