Budha Subba Temple

Budha Subba Temple
Budha Subba Temple
Location in Nepal
Name
Devanagari बुढा सुब्बा
Geography
Coordinates 26°49′12″N 87°18′00″E / 26.820°N 87.30°E / 26.820; 87.30Coordinates: 26°49′12″N 87°18′00″E / 26.820°N 87.30°E / 26.820; 87.30
Country Nepal
District Sunsari District
Location Dharan - 14
Dharan city view from Budha Subba height

Budha Subba Temple or Budhasubba (बुढा सुब्बा) is a famous religious shrine of the Kirat people of eastern Nepal which is located at Bijayapur of Dharan, Nepal.[1][2][3] It is believed to fulfil wishes and bring good luck to the people who visit there.

Location

Budhasubba Temple is located about 136 mi (or 220 km) South-East of Kathmandu, the country's capital city.[4]

History

Budha Subba temple is also the tomb of the last Limbu King of Morang, Buddhi Karnaraya Khebang. He was tricked into coming to Bijaypur-Dharan for a negotiation, then killed by the assassins of King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Nepal. Buddhi Karna Khebang's soul is believed to have wandered around the area of his tomb around Bijaypur and was said to be a friendly and helpful spirit. Then local Limbu people started worshipping the soul as an old king (Subha or Hang means King in Limbu language believing it to be bring good luck. Bijaypur-Dharan was the capital city of the Kingdom of Morang and the political and economic centre of the Limbuwan region.

References

  1. ↑ http://xnepali.net/movies/budha-subba-temple-dharan-bijayapur/
  2. ↑ http://www.tripmondo.com/nepal/eastern-region/budhasubba-temple/picture-gallery-of-budhasubba-temple/
  3. ↑ http://wagle.com.np/2010/09/21/beloved-bamboos-of-budha-subba-in-bijaypur-dharan/
  4. ↑ http://www.tripmondo.com/nepal/eastern-region/budhasubba-temple/


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