The Dupcheshwar Mahadev Temple is of religious and touristic significance.

 
 

The origin of the Dupcheshwar Mahadev Temple 

When it comes to the origin of this temple, various folklores can be found. According to the mythological story, in ancient times, in the Dupcheshwar Municipality under the Nuwakot district, the cows of Basu Tamang (Vase) who lived in the Gogan Chaur, were lost from his cowshed. Despite searching for the cows in all the surrounding forests, they could not be found. Tired, the cows come back to the cowshed to rest. In the dream at night, a beautiful yogi tells Basu Tamang that your cows are not lost, they are grazing on this hill. The next day when he went to see, the cows were indeed hidden on the same hill, behind the rugged rock of the hill. In the shape of a half-moon, there is a Shiva Lingam on the rock, from which milk is flowing from all four sides. After witnessing this event of cows coming to the rugged hill and milk flowing from the Shiva Lingam, the naming of the Shiva Lingam as Dupcheshwar was done, and an annual fair is organized to worship and celebrate it.

The previous names of this temple, such as Shikharbasi, Betini, Balkumari Rautbeshi, Ghyangphedi, Samundratar, and Gaunpark Gavis, have been combined to declare Dupcheshwar Municipality of 7 wards. This temple is currently located in Ward No. 6. From here, Dupcheshwar Municipality has become famous as a tourist destination. The route to Gosainkunda passes through this municipality 

"The Dupcheshwar Mahadev temple 

  

The Fair Time

 Every year, during the month of Poush, a widespread and enjoyable fair is organized on the occasion of Purnima, where people from various districts including Kathmandu, Dhading, Rasuwa, Sindhupalchok, Makwanpur, Gorakha, Tanahu, and Chitwan come to visit. This fair provides a great opportunity to explore the traditional culture of the Tamang Sherpa community.

Faith in Lord Shiva The main belief here is that childless couples come to pray for children and it is believed that after visiting the temple of Mahadev, they will be blessed with children. This belief attracts a large crowd to the fair.

Getting to the Temple To reach the temple, one can take a bus or jeep service from Kathmandu to Shikharbesi. There is also a suspension bridge built from Ramati to the temple.

Rice of the Samundravini Community In the Shikharbesi area of Ward No. 1, Ghyanfedhi, the rice of the Samundravini community is grown. Local residents mention that when cooked, this rice brings a unique taste and aroma. Visitors come here to buy this rice.

Tourism Development Opportunities Homestay operations in Ward No. 1, Ghyanfedhi, have the potential to attract both domestic and international tourists. The area has the potential to be developed as a tourist area, with the development of infrastructure to attract tourists to visit the temple of Dupcheshwor and other tourist attractions.