Temple of Tal Varahi or Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple or Barahi Temple is a two-story pagoda temple, located in the Kaski District of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. It is a hindu temple of the Goddess Durga (Barahi), the protector of gods. It is located in a small island on the south east section of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The temple is used for worship by Hindus.

The surrounding lake adds lot of grace to this most famous Hindu temple in Pokhara. Built in the 18th century the temple has been comprehensively renovated over the years and pigeons have made it their permanent shelter. A must visit not only for the religious mind but also for regular tourists.

Temple of Tal Varahi

There are many stories based on the establishment of the temple. The temple was above the lake before King Kulmandhan Shah (The first Shah king of Kaski) according to the dream he had seen. The great devotee of Goddess Durga, King Kulmandhan Shah constructed the temple in the middle island of Lake Phewa.