Bhurti Temple Complex

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Bhurti Temple Complex
भुर्ती देवल
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictDailekh District
ProvinceKarnali Province
Location
CountryNepal

Bhurti Temple Complex is a ruin of ancient monuments in Dailekh district of western Nepal. The complex consists of 22 monuments. The origin of the temple complex is not known. The temple is believed to be built during Shreebarma reign in 1465 B.S., however, there is no historical evidence and details.[1] The temples are constructed in a typical western Malla architecture with dry stone masonry in Panchadeval and Shikhar style. There are stone inscriptions around the temple complex.[2] Currently, no worship practices is done at these temples.[3]

According to mythology, in the Mahabharata era, when Pandava lost their nation and had to take 13 years of Banbas, they spent a year in this area.[2]

The site is under consideration for world heritage recognition since 2008.[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Bhurti Temple". Ask Me About Nepal. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  2. ^ a b "संरक्षण नहुँदा दैलेखको ऐतिहासिक सम्पदा पंचदेवलकाे अस्तित्व ओझेलमा, ढुंगाहरु टुक्रिदै जान थाले". News24 : Premium News Channel. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  3. ^ "Bhurti Temple Complex of Dailekh". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  4. ^ Sansar, Nepali (2019-03-15). "A Glance at 'UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal'". Nepali Sansar. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  5. ^ Singh, Rishi (2008-04-28). "15 more sites make it to world heritage list". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-02-11.