Shrines within Gokarna Forest

Bandevi Temple:
Located deep in the Forest between the 14^th tee and the 6^th green, this shrine dedicated to the goddess of the forests is considered the holiest within Gokarna Forest.

During the festivals of Chaitra Dasain in late March and the great harvest festival of Bijaya Dashami, throngs of devotees gather here to worship and offer sacrifice. The Palace of Raj Nikunj performs puja twice a year for which the Gokarna Forest Golf Resort offers assistance.

Dhungana's Kuldevta:
Located left of the 11^th green in an area of Gokarna called Hattisar, the temple houses the clan deity of the Dhungana caste, and they perform an annual puja in mid-July.

Poudail Kuldevta:
Located above the 4^th tee is a temple housing the clan deity of the Poudail caste. A yearly puja is held in mid-September.

Mahat Kuldevta:
This temple is situated between the 3^rd and 4^th tees. The Mahat caste gather here every May to worship their clan deity.

Naag Isthan:
Situated on the timber bridge between the car park and the practice range, an annual puja is performed in mid-August in this "abode of the naag" (snake).

Kanti Bhairab Temple:
Just outside the Northern part of Gokarna Forest, this temple near the 7^th tee is also known as Uttar Gaya.

From a special petrograph of the temple area, it was found that this temple was established by King Rajendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev on 14th Falgun 1846 Bikram Sambat (February, 1789 A.D.)

On the occasion of Mother's Day, local residents celebrate at this temple. Other main festivals celebrated here are Poush Gaya Aaunshi (in Dec/Jan), Kushe Aaunshi (in Aug/Sept) and Dashain (in Sept/Oct).

The Holy River Bagmati flows from North to South next to this temple. There is a legend that this river comes out from the mouth of a tiger known as Baagdwar and flows via Sundarijal to the temple's side.