Koh-e Asamai

The Koh-e Asamai (Dari: کوه آسمایی Kōh-e Āsamā'ī) is a mountain located directly to the west of downtown Kabul, Afghanistan at an elevation of 2,126 metres (6,975 ft).

It is known colloquially as the Television Hill due to the large TV mast and antennas at its summit.

Shahr-e Naw is to the north-east, Karte Parwan to the north-west, the old city to the south-east and Deh Mazang to the south.

The temple is named after Asha Mai ( माई, माता, माँ ) the Goddess of Hope is another name of Durga Maa, consort Lord Shiva, It is believed by Afghan Hindus that the Goddess of Hope AsaMai has been residing at the hilltop of Asamai.

Other mandirs worldwide from the Afghan Hindu diaspora are named after Asamai, denoting its importance to the community.