Kageshwori

Kageshwori कागेश्वरी
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Location
Location	Kageshwori Manahara Municipality-1
Country	Nepal

Kageshwori(Nepali:कागेश्वरी) is a religious place inKageshwori Manahara Municipality-1, (previouslyGagalphedi-7) located north-east ofKathmandu,capital city ofNepal.The godShivais the attraction of the believers. It is one of the 64 Shivalingas mentioned in theLinga purana.The temple was established in theLicchavi period.

Etymologically Kageshowri is combination of two words, that is 'Kag' means 'crow' and 'Ishowr' means 'God'. This means Crow is glorified here as it has religious and environmental role. "'Mahadev' is the God of Gods", believers say. Dudhe Gaun & Puwar Gaun are the nearest villages of this sacred place. This place is also known asKageshwori TempleorKageshwori Mahadevsthan (कागेश्वरी महादेवस्थान).One day inBhadraSukla Asthami (भाद्र शुक्ल अष्टमी) of each year, thousands of pilgrims come to visit this place. Golden crow is also shown at that occasion. Religious importance as well as economic activities are promoted through Haat bazar (Mela).Developing this place as the destination to international pilgrimage spot is on discussion. It is based on the lap ofShivapuri National Parkin the remote bank of Kageshowri (Mahadev) river.

During the session of mela people enjoy walking through jungle paths and tasting various recipes.Newarsare the main participants; they reside in the surrounding places like;Sankhu,Bhaktapuretc. And thenTamangcome from different places nearing this heritage. Basically one night staying in a group, singing songs, drinking locally-made alcohol and religious chanting is of interest and entertains visitors.