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Akasha Bhairava Mandir, Kathmandu is one of the temples in Kathmandu. There are a number of temples in Kathmandu in Nepal. Akasha Bhairava Mandir, Kathmandu is visited especially by the Hindu or Jain. The temple is also a piece of artifact.

Akasha Bhairava Mandir, Kathmandu is situated in the Indra Chowk Square. The Akasha Bhairava Mandir in Kathmandu is dedicated to Bhairava. The temple was also dedicated to a character of Mahabharata known as Kirati King Yalamba. There is a myth about the temple. It is believed that the king visited India to be a part of the famous battle of Mahabharata. The king replied that he wanted to support the losing side when confronted by Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna struck off the king's head and it flew to Kathmandu. King was regarded as the Akasha Bhairava and was worshipped by the people of Kathmandu. In Indra Jatra Festival the story is depicted in a new manner every year.

The building of the shrine is a rectangular one. In the first floor there is the blue Bhairava mask which is a gigantic one. It is believed that the king fell from the heaven so the Bhairava's eyes are directed upwards. His downward look might cause a lot of disaster is the belief of the people.

If you have a keen interest in ethnic things you can step into the small shops which are on the ground floor. You can hire porters and rickshaw drivers from the place if you want to explore the nearby attractions of the tourists. The melodious tune of the flute sellers play the tune and attract the tourists at the Indra Chawk. You can also buy and play a tune with the flute.

Your trip to Kathmandu will be an exciting one with your visit to the Temples in Nepal.

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Temples in Kathmandu
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