Bhairavi Temple

Bhairabi Temple is a Hindu temple in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot, Nepal. It is dedicated to goddess Bhairavi, the consort of god Bhairav. It lies about 200m south from the seven storied palace. This temple is also known by the name of Gandaki bhairavi getting its name from the Trishuli Gandaki River.

The April 2015 Nepal earthquake devastated the Bhairabi Temple and it was restored in August 2020.

The main door of the temple faces west. The main temple is build in Pagoda shape. The walls and supports are constructed with traditional bricks and woodcrafts. Sculpture of various deities and Aasthamatrika is placed inside the temple. A pair of lion made using metal and another pair made using stone is placed in front of the main door. Sculpture of two female with their hands filled with sindur (vermillion) stands on either side of the main stair. The current copper roof was installed by Bahadur Shah in 1793.