| Bhagwati Temple | |
|---|---|
Chandi Bhagwati Mandir | |
.JPG) Chandi Bhagwati Temple full view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Saptari |
| Deity | The goddess Bhagwati |
| Festivals | Bada Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Rajbiraj |
| State | Madhesh |
| Country | Nepal |
  Chandi Bhagwati Temple in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°32′27″N 86°44′51″E / 26.5407°N 86.7475°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1925[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Monument(s) | 7 |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Bhagwati Temple or Chandi Bhagwati Temple (Nepali language:चण्डी भगवती मन्दिर) is a famous Hindu temple situated in the heart of Rajbiraj, Saptari.[2] This temple, whose major deity goddess is Bhagwati is a main attraction for Nepali and Indian pilgrims. People are likely to come here during Bada Dashain. Some thousands of goats are sacrificed here during Dashain.[3] The temple complex holds many Hindu god and goddess temples like Hanuman Temple, Shiva Temple and Bishwakarma Temple.[4] A small pond Bhagwati Pokhari is located backside of the temple, where Chhath is performed every year.
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- ^ "Chandi Bhagawati Temple Rajbiraj, Nepal - MyAdhyatm". 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Bhagwati Temple". Boss Nepal.
- ^ "नगरका अधिकांश मन्दिर जीर्ण". Rajdhaani. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2015.