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Deity: Chandi Bhagavati - चंडी भगवती Place: Chitre
bagawati temple. Dedicated to Chandi Bhagavati. Located in Chitre.
- Primary Deity
- Chandi Bhagavati / चंडी भगवती
- Best Season
- Bada Dashain
- Address
- Hijung, Annapurna-06, Nayapul, Annapurna, कास्की, गण्डकी प्रदेश, नेपाल
History
The Bhagwati Temple, also known as the Chandi Bhagwati Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple located in the heart of Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal. Dedicated to the goddess Chandi Bhagavati, it serves as a major pilgrimage destination for both Nepali and Indian devotees. The temple complex is notable for housing several other shrines, including those dedicated to Balaji Hanuman, Shiva, and Bishwakarma. A small pond named Bhagwati Pokhari is situated behind the temple, which serves as a site for the annual Chhath festival.
Spiritual Significance
A major pilgrimage site for Nepali and Indian devotees, particularly significant during the Bada Dashain festival.
Spiritual Practices
Pilgrimage and ritual worship during festivals.
- Nearest City: Rajbiraj
Major Festivals
- Bada Dashain
- Chhath
Unique Rituals
- Animal sacrifice of thousands of goats during Dashain
- Chhath festival performed at the Bhagwati Pokhari