Uma Maheshwor Temple (Kwacha Dega)

The triple-roofed Uma Maheshwar Temple, or Hindu Kvat, is another famous temple of Kirtipur. It is also known as Bhavani Shankar Temple. Already situated at the highest point of the town, its dominant position is accentuated still further by a tall stepped platform. It lies at 1414 m altitude and was built in the year 1655 AD by Vishwanath Raurta. Standing by the temple, one can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the valley including the Himalayan ranges.

The Temple is gotten by climbing the stone stairway by the saddle. On either side of the beginning of the stairway is a stone elephant. Thia is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati. To the left of the main deities is the form of Shiva with Parvati leaning against him seductively. The temple was originally had four roofs. It was damaged in the earthquake of 1934 and was restored.

It was again restored a year ago. It is also named as Kwacha Dega in newari. The bell to the right was cast in 1895 by “Gillett & Johnston Founders, Corydon”.