Bhimeshwor: Bhimsen Dolkha Hindu-Temple

About 133 kilometers from Kathmandu, Charikot provides a spectacular mountain view of Gaurishankar. In the eastern upper part of Dolkha township there is a famous roofless temple of Dolkha Bhimsen.

According to the religious and popular belief it is considered a bad omen (especially for the Royal family) if the stone idol of Dolkha Bhimsen "sweats" on its left side. In 1990 the Bhimsen statue sweated a number of times. And according to the beliefs, it was one of the reasons why the years were ominous for the Royal family.

As per the traditions the sweat of the idol is wiped with pieces of cotton and it is believed that keeping these pieces of soaked cotton in one's home brings in good luck.
Such pieces of cotton were also sent to the Royal Palace and according to the tradition Holy rituals were conducted by the palace and offerings and sacrifices made to Bhimsen. In January, the stone idol had sweated again and the event was widely talked about by the people that something bad would happen to the Royal family. The popular belief has gained strengthen after the Royal carnage of June 1, 2001.