Gokarneshwar

Gokarneshwar

It is situated in Gokarna which lies in the northeastern part of the valley - hence the name Gokarneshwar. This pagoda-style Shiva temple constructed in the 16th century is situated on the bank of the Bagmati River. Several devotees visit the temple during the waxing new moon according to the lunar calendar in the Nepali month of Bhadra (August/September) and Paush (December/January) to perform the shraddha ceremony of their deceased parents and ancestors. The courtyard of the temple contains idols of many Hindu deities such as Surya, Chandra, Kamadeva and Narad which are normally not found elsewhere.

Access: Gokarneshwar Temple can be reached by taking a bus to Sundarijal and disembarking at Gokarna point.