Bajrayogini Temple
Kathmandu District
newar Buddhist temple in Nepal
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed travelers, to the deeply sacred and historically profound precincts of the Bajrayogini Temple. We are standing approximately twenty kilometers northeast of the bustling, modern city of Kathmandu, yet we find…
Listen in the app2The Stone Stairway of Gunbaha
Let us begin our physical journey upward, mirroring the spiritual ascent that countless pilgrims have undertaken for centuries. We are standing at the base of the grand, hand carved stone stairway that weaves its way up the…
Listen in the app3The Fourth Century Purification Spout
As we reach an elegant plateau just before the main temple courtyard, we encounter an extraordinary piece of ancient engineering and spiritual infrastructure. Before you lies a remarkably preserved stone water conduit, known…
Listen in the app4The Ascetic Caves of Marpa and Milarepa
Before we enter the main temple courtyard, we must turn our attention to the rugged, natural architecture surrounding us. Nestled subtly into the rocky cliffs adjacent to the temple are nine distinct caves, which form a crucial…
Listen in the app5The Main Temple Courtyard and the Earthquake
Stepping out from the shadowed cliffs, we now emerge into the vibrant, sunlit expanse of the main temple courtyard. The sheer visual density of this space is immediately striking. …
Listen in the app6The Sixteenth Century Pagoda Architecture
Dominating the courtyard is the breathtaking architectural masterpiece of the main Bajrayogini temple itself. Please take a moment to step back and fully appreciate the towering, three tiered pagoda structure soaring into the…
Listen in the app7The Inner Sanctum of Ugratara Bajrayogini
We have now reached the absolute spiritual epicenter of the complex, standing just outside the heavily ornamented doors of the inner sanctum. While strict religious protocols prohibit casual photography and direct physical entry…
Listen in the app8The Pre Shakyamuni Stupa and the Eternal Flame
Just adjacent to the grand, three tiered main temple stands a slightly smaller, yet profoundly significant pagoda style structure that houses two of the most fascinating and historically contentious elements of the entire…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our profound exploration of the Bajrayogini Temple complex draws to its inevitable close, let us pause for a final moment near the edge of the courtyard, looking back down over the vast valley from which we ascended. We have…
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What is Bajrayogini Temple?
Bajrayogini Temple is a place in Kathmandu District with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kathmandu District |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.7470, 85.4830 |
| Last updated |