View From Manakamana
Photo By: Lindsaymp

Manakamana
Photo By: Eric Schwarzkopf

Manakamana Temple
Photo By: William Veerbeek

Via Flickr:
Manakamana is the name of a Hindu Goddess. It is believed that the Goddess fulfills the wishes of the people. The term ‘mana’ means the ‘heart’ or ‘soul’ and ‘kamana’ means the ‘wish’.

The most popular temple of Manakamana is in Gorkha. The others are in various places like Tumlingtar. It is said that a King of Gorkha was blessed by the goddess to get victory over small kingdoms and make a big Gorkha. Manakamana of Tumlingtar is a popular place for a specific fair called Ekadashi. The temple was initially inaccesible and one had to ride on horseback for 2-3 days. Now it is easily accessible by Cable Car. 

Via Flickr:
Manakamana Mandir is one of the most important temples in Nepal, where goats are sacrificed in order to please a goddess (Bhagwati), because they believe that she has the power to grant wishes.