BRAHMACHARYA GUFA
(Lalganj - IN)
25.883300,85.233300
25.883300,85.233300
Description
A certain Brahmacjarya Gufa (CÍLEK 1986b, 1986c; CÍLEK et al. 1989: 8) or Celibate's Cave is said to be situated at an untraced location somewhere »on the other side« of Rakeshori Mahadev Danda, a hill situated near Nuwakot in the Trisuli Bazar area, and near the confluence of the rivers Tadi (Tardi) and Likhu (Lekhu). Compare –>Mahadev Gufa (Bagmati zone). ETYMOLOGY: A "brahmacharya" is a bachelor, monk or hermit living celibate.
Documents
Bibliography 15/07/2016- Cílek,Vaclav 1986a, 1986b; Cílek,Vaclav, Kacha, Stanislav & Hasek, Zdenék 1989.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | MAHADEV GUFA, Nuwakot | ||
| 128.6 | NYISHANG KURTA PHUG, Takalmath | ||
| 179.9 | TAMRA KHANI | ||
| 180.4 | KACHWANPUR (Cave near) | ||
| 184.9 | GUPTESHWAR CAVE, Godawari | ||
| 190.9 | HELGA HARTMANN | ||
| 190.9 | ASURA GUFA, Pharphing / Yangleshod | ||
| 190.9 | SHIKHAR NARAYANA GUFA | ||
| 192.0 | BISHANKHU NARAYANA GUFA |