Quake-hit Gorkha Dubar opens to devotees from today

GORKHA, Aug 24: The Gorakhkali Temple situated in the premises of historical Gorkha Dubar, which was closed for the public post the devastating April 25 earthquake, has been opened for public visit from today.

Earlier, entry of the visitors and devotees was prohibited citing security reasons.Chief of Durbar Management Committee, Ganesh Bhattarai, said that the temple was opened for public after the maintenance of Gorakhnath Temple, Kalika Temple, Gorkha Durbar and the walls.

Bhattarai added that the temple was repaired using Rs 2.5 million allocated by the Department of Archeology. Many parts of the Gorakhkali Temple were damaged after the deadly quake.

Bhattarai said that millions of rupees was needed for the management and maintenance of the Durbar region. More than 300 devotees visit the temple everyday for offering Pooja. RSS

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