Maratika Gufa

Maratika Cave - Haleshi - Halesi

Useful Information

Location:	Maratika Monastery, Khotang District. 185 km southwest of Mount Everest, near Lamidanda.
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Classification:	Cave Church
Light:	Incandescent Electric Light System
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Address:	Maratika Gufa, Maratika CRF, PO Box: 13379, Besigaun-6, Jorpati VDC, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: +977-1-4479022. E-mail: Halesi VDC, Khotang-4, Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, Tel: +977-36-429220.
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History

Description

Maratika Gufa (Maratika Cave) is part of Maratika Monastery, located only 185 km south west of Mount Everest. It is also known under the name Haleshi Mahadeva. It was according to legend the retreat of Mahadeva while he was hiding from the monster Bhasmasur. For both Hindus and Buddhist it is a famous pilgrimage centre.