Historic Badimalika Temple Reconstructed by Nepali Army in Just Two Months

Kathmandu – The Nepali Army has successfully completed the reconstruction of the revered Badimalika Temple, a significant religious and cultural site located in the remote hills of Bajura district, Sudurpaschim Province. The project, which began on April 10, 2025, was completed on July 7, 2025, despite challenging terrain and logistical constraints.

Situated at an altitude of approximately 4,200 meters, Badimalika Temple is a central pilgrimage site during the annual Malika festival. Recognizing the temple’s deep historical, archaeological, and spiritual value, the Nepali Army undertook the task of restoring and preserving its original architectural identity.

The reconstruction adhered to traditional methods and local craftsmanship, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Ancient Monument Preservation Act (with its fifth amendment). Under the approved blueprint and with technical support from the Department of Archaeology, the project used indigenous materials and craftsmanship sourced from the local Triveni Municipality and surrounding communities.

The effort was a multi-agency collaboration, with support from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and the Department of Archaeology. Local bodies including Badimalika Municipality, temple caretakers, priests, devotees, and residents of Bajura and Lalitpur also played key roles in ensuring the project’s timely and culturally sensitive completion.

The temple, which had remained closed to pilgrims during reconstruction, has now reopened, allowing devotees to once again offer prayers at one of Nepal’s most sacred high-altitude shrines.