Bhagwati Temple
Bhagwati Temple | |
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Chandi Bhagwati Mandir | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Saptari |
Deity | The goddess Bhagwati |
Festivals | Bada Dashain |
Location | |
Location | Rajbiraj |
State | Sagarmatha |
Country | Nepal |
Chandi Bhagwati Temple in Nepal | |
Geographic coordinates | 26°32′27″N 86°44′51″E / 26.5407°N 86.7475°ECoordinates: 26°32′27″N 86°44′51″E / 26.5407°N 86.7475°E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1925[1] |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Monument(s) | 7 |
Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Bhagwati Temple or Chandi Bhagwati Temple (Nepali language:चण्डी भगवती मन्दिर) is a famous Hindu temple situated in the heart of Rajbiraj, Saptari. This temple, whose major deity goddess is is a main attraction for Nepali and Indian pilgrims. People are likely to come here during Bada Dashain. Some thousands of goats are sacrificed here during Dashain.[2] The temple complex holds many Hindu god and goddess temples like , and .[3] A small pond is located backside of the temple, where Chhath is performed every year.
History[]
The temple holds great historical, cultural and religious significance in locale and neighbors area. The temple was built in 1925 and redesigned in different era.[1]
Pilgrimage[]
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit this sacred temple to worship the Bhagawati. During the festivals of Dashain and Tihar, there is presence of even more worshipers.
References[]
- ^ a b Dāsa, Harikāntalāla (2003). Saptarī Jillākā pramukha sāṃskr̥tika sthalaharu : eka adhyayana : laghuanusandhānakārya (1. saṃskaraṇa. ed.). Kāṭhamāḍauṃ: Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna. p. 120. ISBN 9789993350569.
- ^ "Bhagwati Temple". Boss Nepal.
- ^ "नगरका अधिकांश मन्दिर जीर्ण". Rajdhaani. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
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- Hindu temples in Madhesh Province
- Durga temples
- Religious buildings and structures completed in 1925
- Hindu temples practicing animal sacrifice
- 1925 establishments in Nepal