Pharping - Vajra Yogini Temple Attractions 
Pharping
The old village of Pharping, near to which are some major shrines, lies 18 km (11 mi.) south of Kathmandu.
The three-storied Vajra Yogini Temple, situated on a wooded hillside above the village, forms part of a courtyard complex resembling a Buddhist bahal. The shrine of the Tantric goddess Vajra Yogini occupies the upper floor. On the ground floor are devotional images of Vasundhara, Buddha Shakyamuni and Matsyendranath.
The old village of Pharping, near to which are some major shrines, lies 18 km (11 mi.) south of Kathmandu.
The three-storied Vajra Yogini Temple, situated on a wooded hillside above the village, forms part of a courtyard complex resembling a Buddhist bahal. The shrine of the Tantric goddess Vajra Yogini occupies the upper floor. On the ground floor are devotional images of Vasundhara, Buddha Shakyamuni and Matsyendranath.
Pharping Surroundings
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Dakshin Kali
Dakshin Kali, a shrine dedicated to the goddess Kali, displays a macabre image of the goddess, meant to symbolize the conquest of time.
Ashura Caves
Learned Buddhists believe the Ashura Cave is the entrance to the kingdom of the Ashuras (demons).
Gorakhnath Cave
The saintly Gorakhnath is said to have meditated in the cave named after him, leaving his footprints in the rock in front. Colored prayer flags flutter at the shrine, around which cluster a number of monasteries and temples. These, including the Tibetan gompa of the Nyingmapa sect, were built to honor Guru Rinpoche, credited with introducing Buddhism into Tibet.
