It is also known as Indra Daha, and a big fair is held here every year on the day of Ashwin Krishna Dwitiya (the day after the Indra Jatra celebration). Devotees take holy baths in the pond and then worship goddess Indrayani, believing that the goddess will be delighted and bestow happiness and blessings on their families. During the event, it is festooned with oil lamps all around its perimeter. Around the temple, there are idols of Shiva, Baraha, Buddhist, Vishnu, Indra, Surya and many more sects dating from Lichhavi to Malla eras, and there is a custom of worshiping Basuki Nag (serpent god) with tantric ways in droughts to request rain.

It is one of Bhaktapur’s old and traditional ponds, and it is quite popular among Nepalese. It also notices a large number of national and international tourists. The pond is a popular hangout spot for friends, and parents bring their children here to experience the pleasure of feeding the pond’s many fish .It is an ideal location for getting away from the city’s noise and crowds. The pond’s calm and beautiful environment relaxes you, and feeding the fish lets you relax and appreciate the solitude. The little stores on the side of the pond’s entry (entrance) provide a variety of fish food, with prices ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 50 depending on the size of the packet.

On a clear day, the stunning views of the mountains can be seen from here, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the calm. While feeding the fish in the pond, you experience one of the most intriguing sensations. It’s fascinating to watch the fishes jump over each other to eat.

The pond has already become a popular spot for a morning walk and workout. Locals can be seen jogging or leaping about the pond early in the morning if you visit early enough. Locals estimate that more than 500 people visit Siddha Pokhari every day for morning exercise. Furthermore, Siddha Pokhari has become a popular site for those with diabetes and blood pressure fluctuations to exercise.

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Siddha Pokhari is, without a doubt, a religious location. The majority of Bhaktapur residents travel there to celebrate Diwali or Digu Puja. It is a rite in which a person worships the linage god of the clan to which he or she belongs. As a result, it is regarded as a very important rite, as well as a profoundly pure location.

Siddha Pokhari is a very accessible location. It is located on the right side of the road heading west from the Bhaktapur Hospital in Dudhpati.