Devotees at Dattatraya Temple (Photo Feature)

Saroj Basnet

Bhaktapur: Dattatraya Temple of Bhaktapur is one of the main pilgrimages for Hindu Devotees. The temple carries great historical and religious significance.

According to the historical books, King Yaksha Malla built the temple in 1427 Bikram Sambat. Dattatreya is worshipped as a form of the Hindu Trinity i.e. Trimurti-Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara.

Devotees worship Lord Shiva in Gokarneshwor (Photo Feature)

Dattatraya is one of the holiest shrines to worship Lord Shiva in the months of Shrawan. A huge number of devotees visit the temple during the Monday of Shrawan, Teej, Janai Purnima, Gai Jatra, Gathamuga Charhe, Biska Jatra, and other festivals.

(Glimpses of Dattatreya Temple on the Second Monday of Shrawan)