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Dhuleshwor (Nepali: धुलेश्वर) is a religious site in Dailekh District in Karnali Province, Nepal. It is one of five places under the Panchkoshi, the five holy places of Dailekh. This site is located at Badalamji village of Dullu Municipality.

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Dhuleshwor (Nepali: धुलेश्वर) is a religious site in Dailekh District in Karnali Province, Nepal. It is one of five places under the Panchkoshi, the five holy places of Dailekh. This site is located at Badalamji village of Dullu Municipality.

The ground under the temple generates dust. Scientists have studied it as a minor epicenter of a volcano, however religious faiths credit it with divine power. Dhuleshwor temple is known as the most important of Panchkoshi, among Padukasthan, Shirsthan, Nabhisthan and Kotilasthan.

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