Located between the Taleju temple and Sātatale Durbar in Nuwakot, the Rudrāyaṇī Pīṭha (DANAM ID: NWK0230) is an underground shrine that houses three arched stone slabs, revered as deities. The central slab, slightly larger and featuring a carved depression, serves as the primary deity. An aniconic stone is positioned in front of it. The two adjoining slabs are adorned with rare floral patterns. Above the sanctum stands a large stone toraṇa (archway), supported by two intricately carved stone pillars. The toraṇa prominently displays a Chepu, a mythical creature, along with a six-armed Bhairava at the center, flanked by Gaṇeśa and Kumāra. Such toraṇas are uncommon even in the Kathmandu Valley, prompting speculation about whether the shrine is dedicated to Bhairava rather than Rudrāyaṇī. While an eroded inscription fails to provide clarity, Bhairava’s ritual symbols—a jagged knife and skull cup—are seen atop the shrine. The origins of the shrine are uncertain, though the stone carvings suggest it dates back to the late medieval period. A 1933 CE inscription mentions a bell donation by Ratnamānasiṃha of Sahara Ṭola, Nuwakot. As of April 2024, there is no recorded association with a gūṭhī (trust) or donor family. However, offerings are made at the shrine during Nuwakot’s festivals, including bhujā during Dasaĩ and a state-sanctioned duck sacrifice on the 9th day of the festival. For further details on this monument and others, please refer to the DANAM database.