Banepa, Ashwin 28. Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) visited and offered prayers at the Palanchok Bhagwati Temple—a historic and religious *Shakti Peeth* (sacred site of the Goddess)—in Kavrepalanchok on Wednesday morning.
Ward Chairperson Ramkaji Shrestha stated that Prime Minister Shah arrived at the temple, located in Panchkhal Municipality-9, at around 10:00 AM. According to him, the Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Sunil Lamsal, and his political advisor, Kumar Ben. Sujit Bajracharya, the priest of the Palanchok temple, informed that Prime Minister Shah spent about 10 minutes at the site and visited the nearby Kali Devi Temple in addition to Palanchok Bhagwati. The Prime Minister had traveled to Palanchok by road.
The Palanchok Bhagwati Temple is one of Nepal's renowned *Shakti Peeths*. Devotees from various districts visit this temple—which holds historical, religious, and archaeological significance—to worship and offer prayers to the Goddess. A significant number of devotees visit the temple, particularly during religious festivals such as Navaratri.
