Bhīmasena Dyaḥchẽ at Cyāsal, Patan

Curated by Rajan Khatiwoda

Bhīmasena Dyaḥchẽ at Cyāsal, Patan
Bhīmasena Dyaḥchẽ, a historical photo by Carl Pruscha,1973-1974, and a recent photo by NHDP, 2019

Bhīmasena Dyaḥchẽ (DANAM ID: LAL1680), situated in Bhindyaḥlāchi, Cyāsal en route to Olakhu, is a two-storied temple. With a towering phucā adorning its gable roof, this monument boasts stone steps leading to the main entry door, flanked by phalcās. The first-floor features glazed casement windows, adorned with metal frill work on the eaves board fascia. Bhīmasena, the primary deity, graces the first floor, while the ground floor houses a core sanctum. A carved wooden door with brass repousse work and a toraṇa leads to the sanctum. Noteworthy is the image of Bhīmasena, also known as Khyāli Bhindyaḥ, depicted dancing with a club, flanked by Draupadī and a tiger. The temple's three pinnacles are crowned with parasols, and a metal banner hangs from the middle pinnacle to the first-floor window. The temple's significance is part of the quartet of major Bhīmasena Temples in Lalitpur, including Juju Bhindyaḥ, Puṃ Bhindyaḥ, Dhvākhā Bhindyaḥ, and Kumhāḥ Bhindyaḥ. The area itself, Bhindyaḥlāchi, takes its name from this revered deity. For more information, visit DANAM entry here