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Pathivara Mata, Taplejung |
Pathibhara Devi (Nepali: पाथिभरा
देवी मन्दिर) or Mukkumlung is one of the most
significant Hindu temples of Goddess Pathibhara in Nepal, located on the hill
of Taplejung. It is also considered one of the holy places for Kirats.
Worshippers from different parts of Nepal and India flock to the
temple during special occasions, as it is believed that a pilgrimage to
the temple ensures fulfillment of the pilgrims' desires.
The temple is located 19.4 km east of Phungling
municipality at an elevation of 3,794 m (12,444.32 ft). It serves as
a secondary route of Kanchenjunga trek. The list of devotees includes the
ex-Royal family of Nepal. The pilgrims offer animal sacrifices, gold andsilver to
please the goddess. After the Gorkha (Khas) invasion of Limbuwan the holy
temple of Kirat (Manghim in Limbu language) was also included into the
mainstream Hinduism and is also worshipped as one of the Hindu
Shaktipeeths without changing the earlier belief or the practices of the Kirats.
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