Bajra Barahi
This
is the temple of the boar headed Goddess on a human body who is commonly known
as Barahi. Bajra stands for a mythical sword of lightning and thunder. She is
also considered to be a Matrika, a name given a group of seven or sometimes
eight Mother Goddesses. She is regarded as the personification of feminine
powers of all male and female Gods of Hinduism. She is worshipped by Buddhists
as well, and the name Bajra Barahi in its entirety is used mostly by Buddhists.
Like so many ancient temples, most of their historical data are better recorded in family genealogies of a priest or influential families of the day. Many of such inscriptions are lost in time, mainly due to negligence and sometimes loot or vandalism. No such inscription exists today that recorded detailed information on the temple. From genealogical accounts, it can be confirmed that the temple construction was initiated in the year 786 Nepal Sambat (1666 A.D.). The day was a Monday in the month of Chaitra.
It is mentioned that King Shree Niwas Malla from Patan built the temple. The location of the temple had a small pond from where Goddess Bajra Barahi first appeared and over time the pond dried up, as per folk tales.
Like so many ancient temples, most of their historical data are better recorded in family genealogies of a priest or influential families of the day. Many of such inscriptions are lost in time, mainly due to negligence and sometimes loot or vandalism. No such inscription exists today that recorded detailed information on the temple. From genealogical accounts, it can be confirmed that the temple construction was initiated in the year 786 Nepal Sambat (1666 A.D.). The day was a Monday in the month of Chaitra.
It is mentioned that King Shree Niwas Malla from Patan built the temple. The location of the temple had a small pond from where Goddess Bajra Barahi first appeared and over time the pond dried up, as per folk tales.
Chapagaon & Bajra Barahi Temple
Historical records tell that a town was established in the year 500 Nepal Sambat (1380 A.D.). A damaged stone inscription and another one from a small temple of Lord Krishna confirm the fact. A newborn prince from Bhaktapur officially inherited the town that was a growing trading post in North-South trading route connecting India with Tibet, a small portion of the infamous Silk Route. The young prince was born in an extremely inauspicious occasion and hence was deemed to exile, as commonly happened to many such newly born. Late Crown Prince Dipendra who apparently assassinated his whole family including the King and Queen, was said to have been born in a similar inauspicious occasion. Such practices were fairly common in many conservative parts of Nepal even three decades ago. Usually, such child were given to travelling sages even before fathers get to see their infant’s face.
Since King Raj Dev Malla was
forbidden to ever see his again; he officially handed over the town to the son
and dispatched a whole set of aristocrats, priests, courtiers, workers, smiths,
potters, and soldiers along rest of the entourage to help his son rule the
town. A stone inscription confirms that the two was officially re-established
as a state in 711 Nepal Sambat (1591 A.D.)
In ancient days when religious beliefs every aspects of people and ruler's lives, lack of a protector deity was felt. As Local folklores claimed that Goddess Bajra Barahi had appeared from a location, just east of town, a temple would eventually be commissioned there.
Wonders
Of Bajra Barahi
Bajra Barahi, a temple
without pinnacle is popular for its amazing and spiritual specialties It is said that the temple which is situated
at Bajra Barahi, Chapagaun, Lalitpur of Nepal, is one of the significant arts
of seventeenth century. The temple is dedicated to the tantric manifestation of
Goddess Kali of Hinduism.
This temple is
located within the forest which is full of divine wonders. Mr. Badri Shakya,
a local of Chapagaun says in the return of the question of
my '' The leafs surrounding the temples are
very mysterious from ancient time. If the leafs are taken out of the
temple's premises, they fly back to the spot again. No one nearby the village
dares to take the leafs at their home. If someone does, will suffer from
unknown illness.
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| Mysterious Bajra Barahi Forest |
Hindus believe that
they shouldn't say whether they are planning to go any of the popular temples
of Hindus like Manakaman, Pashupatinath, etc. Same saying is applied with Bajra
Barahi also. Mr. Gyanendra Maharjan, a student says, '' You should not
say that you will come here. If you say you must come. Else you have to face
troubles. Similarly you shouldn't say that you don't believe it specially when
you are standing in front of the temple.''
The temple area is rich in flora and faunas. There are 48 varieties of birds including spiny babbler which is found only in Nepal. Mr. Ramesh Tuladhar, a teacher of Children Garden Academy says, '' This forest is the home for several rare animals like tiger, leopard, bears, etc. It is believed that those animals don't attack people in the forest. There are also some rare trees which are useful to manufacture medicines.''
The temple area is rich in flora and faunas. There are 48 varieties of birds including spiny babbler which is found only in Nepal. Mr. Ramesh Tuladhar, a teacher of Children Garden Academy says, '' This forest is the home for several rare animals like tiger, leopard, bears, etc. It is believed that those animals don't attack people in the forest. There are also some rare trees which are useful to manufacture medicines.''
Bajra Barahi is quite right spot for picnic with spiritual, physical and
social point of views. So one can find many groups enjoying here.
After all we
openly believe that this temple is one of the mysterious temples of the world.
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