# Dakshinkali Temple

_Hindu temple in Nepal_

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Last updated: 2026-10-02

> Dakshinkali Temple is a Hindu temple in Nepal dedicated to the goddess Kali. Dakshin Kali is typically shown with her right foot on Shiva's chest—while depictions showing Kali with her left foot on Shiva's chest depict the even more fearsome Vamakali. Animal sacrifices, particularly of cockerels and uncastrated male goats, are the main way that the goddess is worshipped, and this is especially seen during the Dashain festival. Dakshin Kali Temple has also the same religious value as Pashupatinath Temple and Manakamana Temple in Nepal. The temple has more tourist attractions as it is a popular hiking destination located near Pharping village in Nepal. Mother Dakshinakali is the most popular form of Kali. She is the benevolent mother, who protects her devotees and children from mishaps and misfortunes.it usually closes at 11.30 Am for rituals and open at next day.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** Hindu temple ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5210100#P31))
- **Located in:** Kathmandu District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5210100#P131))
- **Coordinates:** 27.5833, 85.2500

## Questions

**Where is Dakshinkali Temple located?**  
Dakshinkali Temple is located in Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

## Related

- [Bagmati Province](https://diginpl.com/places/bagmati-province)
- [Kathmandu District](https://diginpl.com/places/kathmandu-district)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Dakshinkali Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakshinkali_Temple) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): दक्षिणकाली भगवती](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A3%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B0) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5210100](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5210100) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Dakshin Kali main Temple.JPG by Ashim nep (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dakshin_Kali_main_Temple.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Dakshinkali Temple, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Dakshin Kali main Temple.JPG — Ashim nep, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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"Dakshinkali Temple". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/dakshinkali-temple. Retrieved 21 October 2026.