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MANKAMANA TEMPLE

MANKAMANA TEMPLE:  A pilgrimage destination Mankamana temple is the famous Hindu pilgrimage destination that lies in the Gorkha district of Nepal. The river valley of Trishuli in the south, Marsayangdi in the west and the Annapurna, Mansalu range in the north can be seen from the temple which adds perfect scenic to the temple. Mankamana is derived from two words that are Mana means heart and kamana mean wishes. If devotee worship in Mankamana goddess Durga Bhawani an incarnation of goddess Parvati grants the wishes of the devotee. Manakamana darshan is most popular during Dashain (Sept-Oct) and Nag Panchami (July –August). If anyone wants to visit mankamana temple from Kathmandu the reserve vehicles can be available from everywhere (Kotheswor, Kalanki, Ratna Park, Chabahil) if anybody wants to visit personally then he or she can catch the vehicle from Kalanki. It takes approx 3 hours from Kalanki to reach Kulintar. The fare is about Nrs 300 - 350. After reaching Kulintar y