People worshipping at the Manakamana Temple, a 17th century temple on a hilltop in Gorakha district dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati. The name Manakamana originates from "mana" meaning heart and "kamana" meaning wish. It is believed that the Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her.
- Content Type
- Photograph
- Date published
- 1960s
- Pages
- 10
- Published in
- Nepal
- Reference
- EAP838/1/8/60/7
- Rights
- Access is for research purposes only
