In a tantric manner, one enters the courtyard of this temple after ascending the artistic entrance with various carvings.
This temple, which has been popular since the Baidhika period, has remained as an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Baudha follower. Hindus worship as Kali, terrifying force destroying evil, Durga, the warrior who conquers force that threaten the stability of the universe, Bhagwati, while Buddhists worship Hembajra as Naurat.
Guhyeshwari Temple is not based on any particular style. The temple has been built with the never-drying divine Jalkunda (Pure water pond) as the center. In the center of the four-petaled lotus flower shape is a round-sha divine water pond , on the stone there is a gold plate idol.
In Deepmala genealogy, it is mentioned that during the reign of Raja Sankar Deep, a Tantrik named Narasimha Thakur discovered the location of Guhyeshwari Temple. But according to archaic sources, the sign of Guhyeshwari divine jalkund was found by the with sword Manandhar people who accompanied King Pratap Malla.
In this way, King Pratapa Malla installed the idols of Navadurga, Ganesha, Narasimha and Bhairav at the same place by putting an iron fence.
The tank in the form of a Shaktipitha is covered with an Kalash. Worship is done in places shaped like kalash and lotus. After lifting the Kalash, the priest gives Darshan of the Jalkund .
On the south side of the jalkundha, the figure of Bhairava, the symbolic form of Shiva, is erected. The idols of Matrika Gana are placed in inside the temple. Although known as Shaktipitha, this jalkunda is worshiped according to Tantric Bajrayana, Buddhist tradition.
The priests here are appointed from Karmacharya communities. The regular puja work starts in the morning. In Guhayeswari temple, on every Ashtami, Bada Dashai, Chaite Dashai, pujas are performed in a comprehensive manner along with the practice of Tantras.
Every year on the night of Navami, tantric and Gupti pujas are performed in Guhayeswari temple with sacrifices. For the Guhayeswari Jatra which is conducted in Pashupati region from Navami for 2 days, the idol in the temple of Taleju Bhavani located in Hanumandhoka area is brought to Guhayeswari.
According to Kimbdanti, Guhayeswari and Taleju Bhavani have been celebrated as sisters and worshiped accordingly.
Like various Shaktipiths, how the name of this famous Shaktipeeth came to be Guhayeswari, when writing about it, there is no consensus on why the name Guhayeswari was chosen. Its name is associated with various paranic stories and literature.
According to popular legend, Lord Shiva carried Sati Devi's dead body on his shoulders and danced madly in all directions. While walking uncontrollably in this way, different parts of the body started falling at different places and those places later became famous as the famous Shakti Pith.
Similarly, it is mentioned that the name of this place is Guhayeshwari because the cave of Sati Devi fell in this place. In some cases this temple is also called Bhogeshwari Guhrakali.
But some writers and historians say Guhe = means cave. If the secret, privacy and light do not come, Ishwari = means = It conveys extraordinary power and divine qualities. What do you know from this? It is given the name of Guhayeshwari, the power that cannot be brought to light. Of course, it shows divine qualities. It is also said to be mysterious.
In the popular language Banshavali, the four famous Shaktipith Kali in the Kathmandu valley are mentioned as Macher Kali, Mahakali, Dakshinkali, Guhayeshwari.
List of 9 Goddess of Pashupati Temple region
Guhyeshwari
Vachaleswari
Tuteshwari
Kakewari
Bhubaneswari
Mangaleshwari
Suleshwari
Rajarajeshwari
Jai vageshwari
Especially since there is a tradition of covering the kunda here with Kalash, some people have mentioned this temple as Bhringeshwari Temple as the current Guhyeshwari Temple .
Likewise, there is no description of its origin in various mythological texts and literature.
It is described through a story. According to that story, Lord Shiva assumed the form of a deer, after he got lost somewhere, the gods started looking for Shiva out of fear of demons. After reaching Gokarnshwar, God Bramaha ji found out the place where Lord Shiva had taken the form of a samadhi. Then all the gods came to the eastern bank of Bagmati, one after the other
After seeing a 7-year-old Sukmar girl playing in the sand, she recognized her as Parvati, and after getting information about Shiva, she told him that Shiva was roaming on the western bank of Bagmati in the form of a deer , and she became mesmerized.
In this way, Parvati became Gupta at that place, so that place came to be called Gupteshwari and later it became known as Guhayashwari.
Similarly, there is no mention of Guhayeswari in the discussion of Pashupati nath in Nepal's ancient genealogy Gopal genealogy.
B.S. In the year 1711 ie Nepal Samvat 774, King Pratap Malla had 18 slokas written in the Guhayeswari temple. In that sloka, forgiveness and prayer for the crime committed by him were included.
Similarly B.S. In the records of 1846, Sardar Amarsingh Thapa also mentioned Guhayeshwari, Swikamakshya Devi and Uma. In this way, it is seen that Udashya has been worshiping for the purpose of asking for forgiveness for the unknowing crime, so that there is no obstacle in the desire to complete the many actions.
In some records, Guhayeswari Mata is also used as a witness. b. S. Sri Sri Sri Guhayeswari is also mentioned as a witness in a treaty between King Pratapamalla and Sri Yuvaraj Malla dated 1715.
