Dungeshwor Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Dailekh |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Bada Dashain |
Location | |
Location | Naule Katuwal, Dullu Municipality |
State | Bheri |
Country | Nepal |
Geographic coordinates | 28°47′N 81°35′E / 28.78°N 81.58°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Pagoda Style |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 2 |
Inscriptions | Written in Stone |
Elevation | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
Dungeshwor Temple (Nepali: डुङ्गेश्वर मन्दिर) is one of religious affairs in Dailekh district in Karnali Province. This place is located in Lower Dungeshwor, the highest place in Dailekh district. This places is located in the confluence of Loohre[1] and Karnali river, at the level of 544 meters from the sea level. In ancient times, here is believed to be the end of the day. There are two temples by Shideshwor Mahadev and Dungal Temple in Dungeshwor.[2] According to Ancient holy flame myth and Vaishwankar myth of Dailakh district, this area is considered to be a place in the center of five famous Panchkoshi, five in Dailekh district.[3] Because of these diverse reasons it is considered to be a mantle. This bridge is currently located in the village of Naule Katuwal connected to Dullu Municipality.[4] This campusphere is located near the Karnali highway in Karnali river and Larkakhola's turbulence.[5] Interesting historical context has been popular about the predecessor of this loop. Dailekh has two places named Lower Dhungeshwor and Upper Dhungeshwor.