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Bagh Bhairab Temple

बाघभैरव मन्दिर

HIndu temple in Kirtipur, Kathmandu

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Bagh Bhairab Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Bagh Bhairab, an incarnation of Shiva as a tiger. It is located in Kirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal and dates back to the 16th century. The residents of Kiritpur believe that Bagh Bhairab protects the town. Bagh Bhairab Temple features the swords used by King of Gorkha Prithvi Narayan Shah's army during the Battle of Kirtipur.

Quick facts

Type: temple wd
Located in: Kirtipur (city) › Kathmandu District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd
Coordinates: 27.6794° N, 85.2765° E wd

Nearby places

Tribhuvan University — 1 km
Tinthana — 1 km
Naikap Naya Bhanjyang — 1 km
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground — 1 km
Kirtipur — 2 km
Chobhar — 2 km

Questions

Where is Bagh Bhairab Temple located?: Bagh Bhairab Temple is located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Bagh Bhairab Temple". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/bagh-bhairab-temple. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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