Over Rs 3.3 million collected in offerings at Pathibhara Temple in three months

TAPLEJUNG: The Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung district collected Rs 3.33 million in offerings during the first three months of the current fiscal year 2026/27.

A total of 20,522 pilgrims visited the temple dedicated to Goddess Pathibhara Devi, believed to be a powerful incarnation of Goddess Durga, during the first three months of the current fiscal year, according to the Pathibhara Area Development Committee.

According to the Committee, the Temple received Rs 318,500 in offerings from 2,469 pilgrims in the first month (Nepali month Shrawan) of the fiscal year.

The amount rose sharply to Rs 1.36 million second month (Nepali month Bhadra), when 6,123 pilgrims visited the shrine perched at the altitude of 3,794 metres.