Rajdevi Mandir, Janakpur
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| Rajdevi Mandir | |
|---|---|
राजदेवी मंदिर | |
 Entrance Gate of Rajdevi Mandir, Janakpurdham | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Dhanusha District |
| Province | Madhesh Pradesh |
| Deity | Rajdevi (Shakti) |
| Festival | Durga Puja |
| Governing body | Mahavir Youth Committee (since 1990) |
| Location | |
| Location | Ram Mandir, Janakpur, Mithila region, Nepal |
| Country | Nepal |
Rajdevi Mandir (Maithili: राजदेवी मन्दिर) at Janakpurdham is the Kuldevi temple of King Janaka in the Mithila region. It is located at a distance of a few steps from the Janaki Mandir in Janakpur.[1][2]
According to legend, Rajdevi was the Kuldevi (the family deity) of the King Janaka in Mithila. Rajdevi Mandir is a Shaktipeetha in the Hindu tradition of Mithila.[1][3]