About This Temple
The Mahashira Shaktipeeth, also known as the Guhyeshwari Temple, is a sacred Hindu site in Kathmandu, Nepal, near the Pashupatinath Temple, where the knees (or pelvic region/hip) of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen, symbolizing hidden feminine power (Guhya-Ishwari) and fertility. Here, the Goddess is worshipped as Mahamaya/Mahashira, and Lord Shiva as Kapali, with worship traditionally starting here before visiting Pashupatinath, important for Tantric devotees seeking spiritual liberation and soulmate connections.