Rajdevi Temple

Rajdevi Temple (Devanagari:राजदेवी मन्दिर) is a famous Hindu temple and Shakti Peethas in Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Rajdevi. It is situated in the Rajdevi Tole, Rajbiraj, Saptari. This temple is a main attraction for Nepali and Indian pilgrims. People are likely to come here in Bada Dashain.[2] Thousands of goats are sacrificed here during Dashain.[3]

Rajdevi Mandir
राजदेवी मन्दिर
Rajdevi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSaptari
DeityRajdevi The goddess Bhagawati
FestivalsBada Dashain
Location
LocationRajdevi Tole, Rajbiraj
StateSagarmatha
CountryNepal
Rajdevi Temple in Nepal
Geographic coordinates26°32′26″N 86°44′55″E
Architecture
TypePagoda Style
CompletedUnknown; earliest reference in the 1097-98.[1]
Specifications
Temple(s)1
InscriptionsWritten in Stone
Elevation76 m (249 ft)

History

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 brother of King Janak, King Kushadhwaja. The temple was earlier restore by sens of makwanpur in around 14th century.

Pilgrimage

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
  1. Dāsa, Harikāntalāla (2003). Saptarī Jillākā pramukha sāṃskr̥tika sthalaharu : eka adhyayana : laghuanusandhānakārya (1. saṃskaraṇa. ed.). Kāṭhamāḍauṃ: Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna. p. 120. ISBN 9789993350569.
  2. "Maha Asthami observed today". ekantipur.com.
  3. "The Goddess with Severed Head". Boss Nepal.
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