Okhaldhunga is the district headquarter of Okhaldhunga district at a distance of 500 km from Kathmandu. West of Okhaldunga district, at Ragini VDC Chandistha Gupha (cave) is regarded as a mysterious place of religious significance. Hot wind blows all the time in this approximately 90 m. long cave and nearly 30 m. of the interior can be approached with the assistance of artificial lighting.
Chandi Devi is one of the various forms of goddess Durga (the goddess of power). It is equally worshipped by Hindus as well as Buddhist in the area. It is an example of the assimilation of Tibeo-Burman and Indo-Aryan religion. This sect is more influenced by Tantric traditions and is observed mostly in the various places of the district.
Situated in Jantarkhani VDC, ToluGumba ia a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, especially Sherpa people, the monastery, standing in a very beautiful and attractive place, enshrines brass, wooden and concrete image of Lord Buddha and is a place worth visiting.
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