Shree Swosthani at Santaneshwor

This beautiful statue of Shree swosthani mata is located at a beautiful view point of Santaneshwor Mahadev temple. From here you can have a view of beautiful green fields,village of lalitpur, cities of Kathmandu, hills above them and beautiful himalayan range at North.

Shree Swosthani Mata is a powerful Goddess worshiped by hindus especially at the month of Magh by listening to her stories. Hindus read a book also called Shree Swosthani on the month of magh and share the stories to others. People visit Santaneshwor at Magh since it is related to Shree Swosthani katha. It is believed that Santaneshwor is formed when Shiva madly carried out dead body of Sati and roamed the world.

Statue of Shree Swosthani mata at Santaneshwor,Lalitpur Nepal

Shree Swosthani katha is a powerful myth and is believed that if read or shared to someone you will be blessed.

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