Bhagwati Temple

Bhagwati Temple
Bhagwati Temple full view
Bhagwati Temple in Nepal
Geography
Coordinates 26°32′27″N 86°44′51″E / 26.5407°N 86.7475°E / 26.5407; 86.7475Coordinates: 26°32′27″N 86°44′51″E / 26.5407°N 86.7475°E / 26.5407; 86.7475
Country Nepal
State Sagarmatha
District Saptari
Location Rajbiraj
Elevation 76 m (249 ft)
Culture
Sanctum The goddess Bhagwati
Major festivals Bada Dashain
Architecture
Number of temples 1
History
Date built 1925[1]

Bhagwati Temple (Nepali language: 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 Nepal 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.

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

  1. 1 2 Dāsa, Harikāntalāla (2003). Saptarī Jillākā pramukha sāṃskr̥tika sthalaharu : eka adhyayana : laghuanusandhānakārya (1. saṃskaraṇa. ed.). Kāṭhamāḍauṃ: Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna. p. 120. ISBN 9789993350569.
  2. ↑ "Bhagwati Temple". Boss Nepal.
  3. ↑ "नगरका अधिकांश मन्दिर जीर्ण". Rajdhaani. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
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