Rajdevi Temple
| Rajdevi Mandir | |
|---|---|
राजदेवी मन्दिर | |
| File:Rajdevi temple shirshak baniya.jpg | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Saptari |
| Deity | Rajdevi The goddess Bhagawati |
| Festivals | Bada Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Rajdevi Tole, Rajbiraj |
| State | Madhesh |
| Country | Nepal |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda Style |
| Completed | Unknown; earliest reference in the 1097-98.[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | 1 |
| Inscriptions | Written in Stone |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Rajdevi Temple (Devanagari:राजदेवी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple and Shakti Peethas in Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Rajdevi. It is situated in the Rajdevi Tole, Rajbiraj, Saptari and draws Nepali and Indian pilgrims, especially in Bada Dashain.[2] Thousands of goats are sacrificed there during Dashain.[3]
History
[edit | edit source]The temple holds great historical, cultural and religious significance in the local and neighbouring areas. The statue of the deity Rajdevi was found 1000 years ago and has been kept in the same place. The present structure of the temple was reconstructed in 90's.[1][3] This temple is known to be the family temple of the brother of King Janak, King Kushadhwaja. The temple was earlier restore by sens of makwanpur who were descendents of Nanyadeva[4] in around 14th century.
Pilgrimage
[edit | edit source]Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Rajdevi Temple to worship the Bhagawati. During the festivals of Dashain and Tihar, there is presence of even more worshipers.
References
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