Rajdevi Temple
Hindu temple in Madhesh, Nepal
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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]
| Rajdevi Mandir | |
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राजदेवी मन्दिर | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Saptari |
| Deity | Rajdevi The goddess Bhagawati |
| Festivals | Bada Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Rajdevi Tole, Rajbiraj |
| State | Madhesh |
| Country | Nepal |
  Rajdevi Temple in Nepal | |
| Coordinates | 26°32′26″N 86°44′55″E |
| 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) |
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 the brother of the King Janak, King Kushadhwaja. The temple was earlier restored by Sena's of Makwanpur, who were descendants of Nanyadeva[4] in the 14th century.
