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Sankhu
once bustled as the terminal on the old trade route to Tibet. Forests above the village hide an important temple to
the Tantric goddess. Follow the wide stone path north of the village
and climb up the steps to the temple, flanked with smaller shrines,
stupas and statues, the main structure was built by King Prakas
Malla in 1655 the site was usurped by Hindu priests who established
the Devi as the chief image and has a fine golden torana above the
door and with a gilt copper roof. Sankhu Bajra Jogini is one of the
Valley's oldest shrines.
Both Buddhists and Hindus have their separate tantras and sadhanas
of Ugratara. She is accounted as a superior goddess of wisdom. The
Hindus perform blood sacrifice to her. Behind the temple
there are other shrines and sculptures.
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