Ashok Binayak Temple

Ashok Binayak Temple
A view of Ashok Binayak Temple.
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKathmandu
DeityGanesh The God Ganesh
Location
LocationKathmandu, Nepal[1]
CountryNepal
Ashok Binayak Temple is located in Nepal
Ashok Binayak Temple
Location of Ashok Binayak Temple in Nepal.
Geographic coordinates26°43′43″N 85°55′29″E / 26.7286°N 85.9247°E / 26.7286; 85.9247
Architecture
TypePagoda
CompletedUnknown; Modified around 1850 A.D [2]

Ashok Binayak (अशोक विनायक) is a Hindu temple located in Kathmandu district at eastern side of Kathmandu Durbar Square in Maru Tole. This temple is of Lord Ganesha also known as Binayak. The god is worshipped as the god of luck by Hindus. The temple hosts one of the four original Ganesh shrines of Kathmandu valley. It is a popular place of worship for Hindus.It is worshipped both by Hindus and Buddhists. The temple is visited during Tuesdays every week as it is the day which is considered the day of Ganesh.

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  2. ^ Ashok Binayak Temple from Nepal information blogspot