Hi everyone! π
I've been wanting to visit Taleju Bhawani Temple and would really love to go inside at least once to offer my prayers and experience the temple properly.
I'm a Newar, but honestly, I don't really know much about how visiting these temples works, what the rules are, or whether ordinary people are allowed inside. I'd love to learn more about our culture and traditions, so I thought I'd ask here for some guidance.
I live in Patan, Lalitpur, so visiting the Taleju Temple in Patan would be the most convenient option for me. However, I'm not sure whether entry is permitted to the public, whether there are specific days when visitors are allowed inside, or whether it's restricted to certain occasions.
I have a few questions:
Patan Taleju Temple: Is it possible for ordinary visitors to enter the temple and offer prayers? If so, when is entry permitted? Are there any special days, festivals, or occasions when it's open?
Other Taleju temples: If entering the Patan temple isn't possible, is it possible to enter the Taleju temples in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur? I'd be willing to travel to either place if there's a chance to go inside.
Visiting hours: If any of these temples allow entry, what are their opening hours? Is it possible to visit in the evening, or should I go in the morning?
Rules and traditions: Are there any specific requirements for entering, such as being Hindu, following a dress code, obtaining permission, or visiting on a particular day? Is there anything I should know or do before going?
How to visit: Since I don't have much experience with this, I'd also appreciate it if someone could explain how the visit actually works. Where should I enter, whom should I ask for permission, and what should I do once I'm there?
My main goal is to enter Taleju Bhawani Temple at least once and offer my prayers. Patan would be ideal since I live nearby, but if entry isn't possible there, I'm happy to visit whichever location allows it.
I'd especially appreciate advice from Newars, locals, or anyone with firsthand experience. I know these temples have their own traditions and restrictions, and I want to make sure I respect them.
Thank you so much! πβ€οΈ