Taleju Bhawani
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Taleju Bhawani is a revered form of the Hindu goddess Durga, worshipped predominantly in Nepal. She served as the royal tutelary deity (kuladevi) of the Malla dynasty rulers in the Kathmandu Valley. Her principal shrine is the Taleju Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of Nepal’s most culturally and historically significant Hindu temples.
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“Taleju Bhawani represented not just spiritual authority, but also the political sovereignty of the Malla kings. Even after the fall of the monarchy, she continues to be honored in public rituals, festivals, and the enduring Kumari tradition.”
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