Uchhaith

Uchchaith Bhagwati Sthan
Uchchaith Bhagwati Sthan
उच्चैठ भगवती मंदिर
	Uchchaith Bhagawati Mandir also known as Durga Sthan
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Madhubani district
Region	Mithila region
Deity	Uchchaith Bhagwati
Festivals	Durga Puja, Bali Pradan, Mundan, Upanayan, Marriage
Location
Location	Uchchaith, Benipatti, Madhubani district Mithila region
State	Bihar
Country	India
Geographic coordinates	26°27′50″N 85°52′42″E / 26.4639763°N 85.8781971°E
Site area	Rural
	Shakta pitha, Ancient Mithila University

Uchchaith is a village in Madhubani District, Bihar, India. There is a temple of the Goddess Durga without head known as Uchchaith Bhagwati in this village. In mythological stories she is known as Banadevi.^[1] It is said that many legendary Maharishis have passed through Uchchaith during their journey to the Himalayas or on their way to Janakpur, the capital of Mithila. These include many sages like Maharishi Kapila, Kaṇāda, Gautam, Gemini, Pundarik, Lomas, etc.

^ "The importance of Uchchaith Bhagwati place is described in the scriptures - शास्त्रों में वर्णित है उच्चैठ भगवती स्थान की महत्ता, मधुबनी न्यूज". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 December 2023.

[:0-1] "The importance of Uchchaith Bhagwati place is described in the scriptures - शास्त्रों में वर्णित है उच्चैठ भगवती स्थान की महत्ता, मधुबनी न्यूज". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 December 2023.

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