The Tal Barahi Temple, typically referred to as the Lake Temple or the Barahi Temple, was assembled in 1416 BS by Kaskeli King Kulmandan Singh. The two-story pagoda-styled Tal Barahi temple is built on an island in the middle of Phewa Lake using primarily wood, bricks, and stone. The atrium of the Tal Barahi Temple evokes a small island. The milieu of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna mountains reflected in this lake adds to the stunning scenery. It is Nepal's only temple, nestled inside a lake with no land passages.
Tal Barahi Temple is devoted to the Hindu goddess Durga Sapta Matrika, who takes the manifestation of Barahi and is a metaphor for strength and protection. The monument of Durga in Tal Barahi's visage resembles a ferocious boar clutching the earth in her teeth while carrying assorted weaponry. Every morning in Tal Barahi, worship is inaugurated by the priests.
Masses of adherents worship and offer goats and hens as sacrifices on Saturday and during Durga Puja.
- As the temple can only be accessed by boat, devotees and tourists sail to the island to venerate it.
- Every evening at Tal Barahi, a religious aarti is hosted, followed by riveting chants and spiritual dance. Devotees can participate in the magnificent aarti, followed by a spiritual dance.
-While visiting the Tal Barahi shrine, visitors can take a boat tour across the entire Phewa Lake, which is spread over 4 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide.
-Kayaking to explore the Phewa Lake can be an added adventure while visiting Tal Barahi. Even though it is a bit steep, kayaking at Phewa Lake is well worth the effort.
- You may visit the fish farm that is near Phewa.
- Additionally, you can meld a getaway to Tal Barahi with a trek up to the World Peace Pagoda.
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