The Goddess at Pathibhara temple is believed to possess supernatural powers and diligently answer devotees’ prayers. She is considered by her devotees as a manifestation of the divine feminine also determined with other names as AdiKali, Maha Maya, Maha Rudri among many other of her divine forms
Pathibhara Devi or Mukkumlung is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Goddess Pathibhara in Nepal, located on the hill of Taplejung. It is also considered as one of the holy places for Kirats. Worshippers from different part of Nepal and India flock the temple during special occasions, as it is believed that a pilgrimage to the temple ensures fulfillment of the pilgrims’ desires.

The temple is Located 19.4 km east of Phungling municipality at the elevation of 3,794 m (12,444.32 ft). It serves as a secondary route of Kanchenjunga trek. The list of devotees includes the ex-Royal family of Nepal. The pilgrims offer animal sacrifices, gold and silver to please the goddess. After the Gorkha(Khas) invasion of Limbuwan the holy temple of Kirat(Manghim in Limbu language) was also included into the mainstream Hinduism and is also worshiped as one of the Hindu Shaktipeeths without changing the earlier belief or the practices of the Kirats.