Budhasubba

Budha Subba temple in Dharan is a famous religious shrine of the Kirant people of eastern Nepal. It is believed to fulfill the wishes and bring good luck. Budha Subba temple is also the Tomb of the last Limbu King of Morang, Buddhi Karnaraya Khebang. He was tricked into coming to Bijaypur-Dharan for a negotionation then Killed by the assassins of King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Nepal. Buddhi Karna Khebang's soul is believed to have wandered around the area of his Tomb around Bijaypur and was said to be a friendly and helpful spirit. Then local Limbu people started worshipping the soul as old king (Subha or Hang means King in Limbu language believing it to be bring goodluck. Bijaypur-Dharan was the capital city of the Kingdom of Morang and political and economic centre of the Limbuwan region.