Bhaktapur Goddess Nava Durga is Bhaktapur‘s protective goddess. Goddess Navadurga is one of Goddess Durga‘s 9 incarnations, and she is revered and revered in Bhaktapur. Goddess Nava Durga is the manifestation of nine ultimate goddesses merged into one. The Navadurga is made up of Bramhayeni, Maheshwari, Kumari, Bhadrakali, Barahi, Indrayani, Maha Kali, Maha Laxmi, and Tripura Sundari.
Navadurga Dyo: Chhen is about 400 meters from the Dattatraya Temple in Bhaktapur‘s Gachhen Tole. The Navadurga masks are housed at the Dyo: Chhen (home of deity). Navadurga is a deity who is made up of nine mother goddesses. The architecture of this temple’s exterior is magnificent, with beautiful woodcarving in the windows and Torans. There are thirteen gods and goddesses masks on the first floor of this temple, as well as Bhairav’s mask. Non-Hindus are not permitted to enter this temple. Every year on the full moon day of Dashain, the head of state pays a visit to this temple to get Navadurga‘s blessing.It’s known for its ornately carved windows and doors, which are composed of wood and metal. The chariot of Bhairav is carved in wood and has considerable significance in the northern façade window. Dashain (the greatest festival of Nepal)attracts large throngs of devotees . Dashain is a Nepalese festival that takes place in October. Navadurga is reborn in the city every year on the 9th and 10th days of Dashain.
On the day of Marga Shukla Nawami and Dashami at Jaya Bageswori, Bhaktapur’s Navadurga Nach officially begins. The goddesses then perform the dance in various locations such as Thimi, Sankhu, Nala, Banepa, Dhulikhel, Panauti, and Changu. On the day of Tachalaga Bhalabhala Ashtami, the goddesses’ masks are burned at Bramhayani following an act of adoring all the goddesses, bringing the Navadurga Naach to a close.
