Subarneshwor Mahadev temple, also known as "Luchu Mahadyo" in local newari tongue is one of the famous temple in Bhaktapur which has great religious value. It is located at Gundu, south of Bhaktapur city in walking distance of about 30-45 minutes from Suryabinayak Chowk. This place is also known for best place to visit inside Bhaktapur leaving the choas city life.
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| Picture taken at 1985 AD, Photo Museum Nepal |
Myth of Luchu Mahadyo
There is a myth about Luchu Mahadyo which is popular among the locals. Many years ago, when a worshipper is worshipping the god, the prayer plate touched the god. At the same time, that prayer plate converted into a gold which is very precious gem. Knowing this, people then came from different part and worshipped mahadev for the gold and then people started referring as mahadev that gives gold. This is how 'Luchu Mahadyo' name is given. In Newari, 'Lun' means gold.
At the same time one man came to the temple and because of his greed, wanted to get all the golds. So he tried to destroy the statue of mahadev and striked with some equipment. Suddenly a rock like 'mani' scattered far away from the temple. So we can see some splits in the status of Mahadev. It is also said that when the "mani" is scattered, it hit the "iron plough" of a farmer digging the field. The farmer became very angry since a rock hit the equipment and throw away the "mani" without thinking twice. Later when he saw the "iron plough", certain part where the mani hit was converted to gold. Knowing this mystery, he then searched for the mani everywhere but it was not found later.
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| Statue of Subarneshwor Mahadev |
Till date people worship Luchu Mahadev with great devotion. Many youngsters visit this place to view the scenario since Kathmandu valley can be seen clearly from this place. In the clear sky even the magnificent himalayas are visible in the north. So, Subarneshwor Mahadev can be your next best place to visit in spare time.
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| Subarneshwor Mahadev Temple |
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