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Deity: Chandi Bhagavati - चंडी भगवती Place: Dipayal
bhawani temple. Dedicated to Chandi Bhagavati. Located in Dipayal.
- Primary Deity
- Chandi Bhagavati / चंडी भगवती
- Best Season
- Bada Dashain
- Address
- Kusamalo, Bungal-06, Paththarkot, Bungal, बझाङ, सुदूरपश्चिम 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 site for both Nepali and Indian devotees. The temple complex is expansive, housing several other shrines including the Balaji Hanuman Temple, a Shiva Temple, and a Bishwakarma Temple. A small pond named Bhagwati Pokhari is situated behind the temple, which is used 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
- Nearest City: Rajbiraj (0 km)
Major Festivals
- Bada Dashain
- Chhath
Unique Rituals
- Animal sacrifice of thousands of goats during Dashain
- Chhath festival performed at the Bhagwati Pokhari