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Chobhar
Situated nine-kilometer southwest of Kathmandu, this place is famous for its gorge. The mention of Chobhar goes back to the ancient legends that tell of the time when all of Kathmandu valley was a lake surrounded by hills. It is said that Manjushree, a divine saint from China, came upon this lake eons ago and saw a huge lotus emanating bright light at the center. So he cut a deep gorge in the wall of the lake and let the water out in order to observe and worship the lotus. The bed of the lake became Kathmandu valley and the place where he cut the lake is said to be Chobhar. As of today, Chobhar gorge is the only water outlet of the valley through which the Bagmati River flows out of Kathmandu.
The word Chobhar has been derived from Newari word Chobaha which means “upper bahal”. This “upper bahal” is located on the Chobhar hill dedicated to Adinath Lokeshwor. Another popular religious site in the area is Jal Binayak, a Hindu deity. The Chobhar gorge is also connected with Hindu legends. According to one legend the gorge was cut by Lord Krishna with his Sudarshan Chakra during the Dwapar era to drain out water to start life in the valley. Locate in Kirtipur municipality, Chobhar lies toward the southeast of the old Kirtipur town. It is only 3 km far from Ring Road, Balkhu, and about 7 km, I to ½ hours drive from central city area in Kathman
Manjushree Gorge
The ravine of Manjushree gorge is also called Chobhar gorge. According to legends, this gorge was struck by Manjushree, who traveled to Nepal to offer prayers to the Swayambhu Flame and Goddess Gujeswari. It is said that Manjushree walked along the peaks around the lake three times and with his mighty sword struck a deep ceft from the valley. A steel suspension bridge built in 1903 A.D. connects the two sides of the gorge. The bridge offers views of the Jal Binayak shrine, Manjushree gorge and the nearby Chobhar cave.
Jal Binayak
Jal Binayak is a popular temple of Lord Ganesh .Also known as Koyena Ganesh,the temple lies near the Chobhar gorge. The main shrine at Jal Binayak is a massive limestone rock covered with metal sheet. It extends outside the temple at the back, a small part in front resembling the tusk of Ganesh. Devotees apparently built the temple to shelter this object of devotion. Devotees seek and pray for physical and moral strength to the Ganesh at Jal Binayak. Groups of Jal Binayak dressed in best clothes and jewelries with flowers, eggs, vermilion powders and incense.
Adinath Temple
Adinath Temple is dedicated to Adinath Lokeswor, Buddhist deity also known as Rato Machhendranath. The path to the Adinath Temple on Chobhar hill starts near the back of the Bagmati River at the base of the hill. From the available Licchavi Chaityas the site is believed to be very old but authentic records could be found only from 15th century A.D, onward. The present temple was erected during the reign of King Sri Nivas Malla in the 17th century A.D. Festival of Dashain that falls in October is a good time to visit the temple, when it is thronged by devotees who remain here fasting for five consecutive days and nights. Sunrise view from here is spring, and one may even be able to get a glimpse of Everest on clear days.
Chobhar Cave
The cave of Chobhar lies right at the Chobhar gorge. There are several entrances to the cave .The total length of the cave exceeds more than a kilometer, making it one of the longest caves in Nepal. This cave is also known as Chakhunti Bhakhunti or the cave of pigeons and sparrows, Chakra Tirtha Paramhansa Gufa or Chobhar Gufa for various legendary reasons. The cave was an important meditation site for Buddhist monks in the old times and many Tibetan monks have even mentioned the cave in their autobiography. It is recommended that one visit the cave in a group escorted by local guides all over the year.
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