Kotihome Explained

Kotihom/Kankai Dham
Map Type:Nepal
Coordinates:26.655°N 87.8783°W
Country:Nepal
State:Mechi zone
District:Jhapa
Location:Surunga, Jhapa District
Deity:Mahadev

thumb|right|250px|main temple of KotihomeKotihome Dham is a religious site in Eastern Development Region, Nepal. It is located in the Kankai Municipality of Jhapa District. Other names it famously goes by are Kankai Mai and Kankai Dham.

History

Since a long time ago people have come to worship in the Kankai River. They believe that doing so will fulfill their wishes. In the same way, in Poush of 2042 B.S. a great worship was done whole month in the leadership of yogi Narharinath. After that, this place developed into one of the religious sites of Nepal.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kankai mai . Tourism Office Kakarvitta.