Gadhimai Temple
Gadhimai Temple (Nepali: गढीमाई मन्दिर) is a temple of Gadhimai Devi, an aspect of Kali, the Hindu goddess of power. The temple is situated in Mahagadhimai Municipality in Bara District of south central Nepal,[1] though the term usually refers to Gadhimai festival, conducted at the Gadhimai temple area in central Terai of Nepal.
Gadhimai Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Bara |
Deity | Gadhimai (Goddesses of power) |
Festivals | Gadhimai festival |
Location | |
Location | Bariyarpur Bara |
State | Madhesh Province |
Country | Nepal |
Location in Nepal | |
Geographic coordinates | 26°59′35.7″N 85°02′47.8″E |
See also
References
- Jolly, Joanna (24 November 2009). "Devotees flock to Nepal animal sacrifice festival". BBC News.
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