 Located on the top of the Mauladada or Maula hill on the north of Narayani River (also called Gandaki River)
in Gaindakot, Maula Kalika temple is situated above sea level.Historically, it is said that in the 16th century the King of Palpa created a symbolic offering 
site ("Maula") in the name of goddess Kalika after which the name of the mountain (Maula hill) was derived.It is believed, in Hindu mythology that the Goddess Kali or Kalika also called Durga is the symbol of energy, power and new beginning.