Sacred Place
Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square
A large stone image of Kal Bhairav at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, traditionally believed to punish those who lie in its presence, and historically used as a site for the swearing of oaths.
- Type
- Shrine
- Location
- Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
History & Significance
The Kal Bhairav image at Hanuman Dhoka is among the largest single stone deity images in the Kathmandu Valley. Its reputation for compelling truthfulness made it historically significant as a site where oaths and legal testimony were sworn, and it remains a major devotional site during Indra Jatra and throughout the year.