Brahmayani Temple


Dating from the 17th century, the three-tiered Brahmayani Temple was built to honour Brahmayani, the chief goddess of the village. The image from the temple is hauled around town during the lively annual chariot festival, marking the end of the monsoon. To get here, cross one of the two pedestrian bridges to the north bank of the Pungamati Khola.


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