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Dailekh
भुर्ती देवल
Twenty-two medieval stone devala shrines in Dailekh — rare Panchadeval temples from the Khasa-Raskoti era on UNESCO's tentative list.
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The Bhurti Temple Complex near Dailekh holds 22 medieval stone devala shrines — dry-stone Panchadeval temples from the 13th–15th centuries, on UNESCO's tentative list and unique to Karnali's Khasa-Raskoti heritage.
22 Panchadeval shrines, dry-stone devala, UNESCO tentative site, Raskoti dynasty heritage.
13th–15th c. temple ensemble; Khasa Malla and Raskoti period; NP-DH-01 heritage monument.
Drive from Narayan (Dailekh HQ) → Bhurti complex on foot. Allow half day with Dullu palace extension.
Welcome to Bhurti. Twenty-two stone spires stand without priests — a medieval Karnali that speaks only through carved granite and wind.
At a Glance
Location
Bhurti, Dailekh (~3 km from Narayan)
Count
22 stone devala temples
Style
Simplified Nagara / devala
Status
UNESCO tentative list
Construction
Dry stone masonry
Best time
Oct–Apr
Heritage
Bhurti's clustered shikhar temples — singles, pairs, and rare groups of five — were built between the 13th and 15th centuries under late Khas Malla and early Raskoti rulers. The site links archaeologically to Dullu palace, Sinja Valley, and the ancient Uttar Pata route connecting the Gangetic plains to western Tibet.
Visual Journey
Sacred Calendar
Seasonal observances and local gatherings.
Suggested Schedule
Half day from Narayan; combine with Dullu palace ruins.
Half day
3 km north of Narayan bazaar.
Walk among 22 devala shrines.
Optional Khas Malla palace site.
Practical Information
Terrain
Rural footpaths
Easy walking
Photography
Encouraged
Archaeological site
Entry
Free
No active puja
Exposure
Open hillside
Hat and water in summer
Bus from Surkhet or Nepalgunj.
Short drive or walk from Dailekh HQ.
Connecting Surkhet to hill districts.
Extend Your Journey
Bhurti forms the Dailekh anchor of the Khas Malla heritage trail.
From the Community
Medieval devala temples and Dailekh heritage documentation.
These videos are shared by devotees and travelers. They are not official productions of the heritage programme.
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