Dakneshwori Temple
Dakneshwori Temple | |
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![]() Dakneshwori Temple | |
![]() ![]() Dakneshwori Temple in Nepal | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 26°31′N 86°37′E / 26.51°N 86.62°ECoordinates: 26°31′N 86°37′E / 26.51°N 86.62°E |
Country | Nepal |
State | Sagarmatha |
District | Saptari |
Location | Pato, Rajbiraj |
Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Culture | |
Sanctum | The goddess Bhagawati |
Major festivals | Bada Dashain |
Architecture | |
Architecture | Pagoda Style |
Number of temples | 5 |
Inscriptions | Written in Stone |
Dakneshwori Temple (Nepali language:डाक्नेश्वरी मन्दिर) is a famous Hindu temple and Shakti Peethas located in South-Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Dakneshwori. It is situated in the Pato Ward, Dakneshwori Municipality, Saptari. This Temple is a main attraction for Nepal and Indian Pilgrims. People are likely to come here in Bada Dashain.[1] Some thousands of goats and are sacrificed here during the days in Dashain.[2]
History
The temple holds great historical, cultural and religious significance in locale and neighbors area. The statue of deity Dakneshwori Bhagwati have been kept in same place. The present structure of the temple was reconstructed in 90's.[2]
Pilgrimage
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Dakneshwori Temple to worship the Bhagawati. During the festivals of Dashain, there is presence of even more worshipers.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Maha Asthami observed today". ekantipur.com.
- 1 2 "The Goddess with Severed Head". Boss Nepal.
- ↑ Dāsa, Harikāntalāla (2003). Saptarī Jillākā pramukha sāṃskr̥tika sthalaharu : eka adhyayana : laghuanusandhānakārya. Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna. p. 120. ISBN 9789993350569.