Bhagwati Temple | |
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Chandi Bhagwati Mandir | |
Chandi Bhagwati Temple full view | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Saptari |
Deity | The goddess Bhagwati |
Festivals | Bada Dashain |
Location | |
Location | Rajbiraj |
State | Madhesh |
Country | Nepal |
Geographic coordinates | 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 Bhagwati 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 Hanuman Temple, Shiva Temple and Bishwakarma Temple.[3] A small pond Bhagwati Pokhari is located backside of the temple, where Chhath is performed every year.
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