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Akash Bhairav Temple

Indra Chowk, Kathmandu, Nepal
Akash Bhairav Temple Indra Chowk
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Asash Bhairab temple, Indra Chowk
Idol of Akash bhairab, displayed during Indra Jatra festival
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Ranked #22 of 55 attractions in Kathmandu
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: The statues in this sacred temple tell the colorful legend of beheaded King Yalambar.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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“Crowdy”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Located in a crowdy market place. The temple loses its charm over the sounds and crowd. It will be ideal though for people who want to see normal day life of marketers and buyer in Nepal More

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“Great temple renovation - awful position (these days)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

The akash Bhairab (Sky Bhairab -- a fearsome form of the god Shiva) has been restored beautifully, but unfortunately it is situated on Indrachowk, one of the busiest junctions in Kathmandu (near Asan), so it is often missed by the motorcycle-dodging tourists. More

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“Akash Bhairav Temple: Indra mandir”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2011
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This temple is situated at Indra chowk in a busy road. This temple is near Kathmandu durbar square (5 mins walk). This temple is also known as temple of Indra The god king. The statue of Akash Bhairav is really grand. The head of Akash Bhairav was dug several hundreds years ago and it is taken out to exhibit during... More

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“En medio del caos”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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