Dakshinkali Temple

Dakshinkali Temple, located 14 miles (22 kilometers) south of central Kathmandu and on the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, is a sacred Hindu site dedicated to the goddess Kali. Nestled in the hills, the temple is known for its twice-weekly animal sacrifices, where male goats and roosters are offered to appease the goddess, who is believed to have an insatiable hunger for blood. Visitors can observe these rituals, which draw both devotees and curious onlookers to this ancient and culturally significant site.