Gadhimai Temple Explained

Gadhimai Temple
Map Type:Nepal
Coordinates:26.9933°N 85.0466°W
Country:Nepal
State:Madhesh Province
District:Bara
Locale:Bariyarpur Bara
Deity:Gadhimai (Goddesses of power)
Festivals:Gadhimai festival

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Joanna Jolly . Joanna . Jolly . Devotees flock to Nepal animal sacrifice festival . 24 November 2009 . .