How one temple turned Itahari into a pilgrimage destination

Shree Krishna Pranami Temple, built in 1978 and rebuilt in 2018, boasts grand architecture. It blends artistry and cultural elegance as a key pilgrimage and community centre.

Shree Krishna Pranami Temple in Itahari is one of the revered pilgrimage sites in eastern Nepal. Established in 1978, it sits on the western bank of the Budhiganga-Jamuna River, at the border of Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City and Sundarharaicha Municipality in Koshi Province. For decades, it has drawn devotees from across the country not only for worship but also for its reputation as a centre of service, discipline, and community life.