Shakti Peeth 20 of 51 · Nepal · Bagmati
Guhyeshwari
गुह्येश्वरी
Location: Pashupatinath complex, Kathmandu
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Guhyeshwari (Mahamaya)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Kapali
Body part fallen
Both knees
Darshan timings
04:00–20:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
4,000–8,000
Modern access
Open to all (foreigners restricted at Pashupatinath but Guhyeshwari accessible).
Signature ritual
Kalaratri Puja during Navratri
Significance
Tantric Devi adjacent to Pashupatinath. King Pratap Malla built current shrine 1654 CE.
Legend
Sati's knees fell here. "Guhyeshwari" = lady of the secret place. Image hidden behind cloth always.
How to reach
Kathmandu airport (8 km) → Pashupatinath area.
Navratri special
Dashain (Navratri) is Nepal's biggest festival — 15 days
Primary pujas performed here
- Guhya Puja (Tantric)
- Padya Puja
- Bhog Aarti
- Pashupatinath combined yatra
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.