DOLAKHA, FEBRUARY 22

Devotees are seen climbing the steep stone steps leading to the Kalinchowk Bhagawati Temple in Kalinchowk Rural Municipality, Dolakha, on Saturday.

Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,842 meters above sea level and around 150 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, a powerful form of Goddess Durga.

Thousands of Hindu devotees visit the shrine annually to offer prayers for strength, protection, and prosperity.

The breathtaking aerial view of Kuri village and the stunning panoramic snow-capped Himalayan range can also be observed from the temple premises.

Photo: Rajesh Gurung / The Himalayan Times