| Balkumari Temple | |
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बालकुमारी मन्दिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bhaktapur District |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
  Location in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°40′33″N 85°23′06″E / 27.6759°N 85.3850°E |
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Balkumari Temple (Nepali: बालकुमारी मन्दिर) of Bhaktapur District is one of four Kumari temples in Kathmandu Valley. The temple was built in the 17th century.[1] In 2015, the original idol of Digu Bhairav from the 17th century was stolen from the temple.[2]
Sindoor Jatra starts form this temple.[1] The festival is carried out in the temple in Nepali New Year Day. The pilgrims throw Vermillion powder (Sindur) in sky during the festival hence the name Sindoor Jatra.[3] During the Jatra, 32 chariots are built containing the idols of various gods and goddesses.[4]
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