Situated at south 18 km away from kathmandu,Dakshinkali Temple is one of the most famous temples in Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Kali, the fearful form of Lord Shiva’s wife.It is highly religious and powerful diety temple  among Hindu temple in Nepal.The Dashain festival in the month of October is major festival here.

    According to history,in the dream of Kantipur King Pratap Malla dakshinkali mata requested to erect idol of her which he ignored at first.Dakshinkali Mata tranformed herself to Kumari and again requested to make her idol as this will bring prosperity in the country,realizing it Pratap Malla established idol of dakshinkali mata.

   On the way to Dakshinkali one can find grenary environment and ecounters famous place like Chovar,Taudha,Hattiban,Pharping Hydropower,Dollu and Newar Community at Phapring.Since this place is quite far away from the valley and there is less noise, crowd and other types of pollution. People can also be enjoying with friends and families in this place and can have picnic with family here. This place is essential with more entertainment as well as holy place.

   It is believed that one's wishes are fulfilled doing worship(Puja) here. Devotees visits specially on Saturday and Tuesday and sacrifices uncastrated male goats, cockerels, drake and bull.It is the family deity(Kul Deuta) of Nepal ex-kings and they used to visit every year  for their family well-being. During Dashain Navrath devotees comes here in large number.People believe that if they pray to the goddess and offer sacrifices thier enemies will demise and  will have victories in their way, and many other people do make their wishes to goddess. Now-a-days you can order online puja materials and newari food via Dakshinkali Online Bazaar (www.newabay.com).