Dakneshwori Temple

Dakneshwori Temple (Nepali language: डाक्नेश्वरी मन्दिर) is a famous Hindu temple and Shakti Peethas located in South-Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Dakneshwori. It is situated in the Pato Ward, Dakneshwori Municipality, Saptari. This Temple is a main attraction for Nepal and Indian Pilgrims. People are likely to come here in Bada Dashain.[1] Some thousands of goats are sacrificed here during the days in Bada Dashain.[2]

Dakneshwori Temple
Dakneshwori Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSaptari
DeityDakneshwori The goddess Bhagawati
FestivalsBada Dashain
Location
LocationPato, Rajbiraj
StateSagarmatha
CountryNepal
Dakneshwori Temple in Nepal
Geographic coordinates26.51°N 86.62°E / 26.51; 86.62
Architecture
TypePagoda Style
Specifications
Temple(s)5
InscriptionsWritten in Stone
Elevation76 m (249 ft)

History

The temple holds great historical, cultural and religious significance in locale and neighbors area. The statue of deity Dakneshwori Bhagwati have been kept in same place. The present structure of the temple was reconstructed in 90's.[2]

Pilgrimage

Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Dakneshwori Temple to worship the Bhagawati. During the festivals of Dashain, there is presence of even more worshipers.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Maha Asthami observed today". ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  2. "The Goddess with Severed Head". Boss Nepal.
  3. Dāsa, Harikāntalāla (2003). Saptarī Jillākā pramukha sāṃskr̥tika sthalaharu : eka adhyayana : laghuanusandhānakārya. Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna. p. 120. ISBN 9789993350569.
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