One of the many manifestations of Ajima, the Mother Goddess, the boar-headed Vajra Barahi is worshipped as a protectress of livestock. As a mark of gratitude, people from all over the Valley visit this shrine to offer the first bowl of milk from their cows to the goddess. The same ritual is observed to seek curative blessings for sick cattle.
Parents worried by their children’s slowness in starting to talk also bring them here to ensure a “chatterine, tongue” for the kids. So don’t be surprised if while taking a stroll and enjoying the breeze, you chance upon babies toddling in the grove trying to utter words. Or, you may even get invited by the picnickers to share in their joy and gaiety. But above all, the things you will surely experience in this area are its serene surroundings and the courteous people.
To get there, you can hire a car or a taxi in Patan or Kathmandu. A ride on a bicycle can be pleasant as well. There is no public transport to the area.
The partly graveled road to Vajra Barahi bifurcates from the Ring Road at Satdobato. After passing through many lush green fields, the first village that you will encounter is Sunakothi. This Newar village has a small attractive old temple of Nasa-dyo, a manifestation of Lord Shiva as a protector of dancers.
Chapagaon lies further up the road. Strewn with stone water tanks, ponds and
a plethora of small shrines dedicated to various deities, the village presents
a charming rural scene.