Rana Ujeshwori Bhagwati temple explained

Rana Ujeshwori Bhagwati temple
Map Type:	Nepal
Coordinates:	27.868°N 83.544°W
Native Name:	रण उजेश्वरी भगवती मन्दिर
Country:	Nepal
District:	Palpa
Locale:	Bhairabsthan
Deity:	Bhagwati
Festivals:	Dashain

The Rana Ujeshwori Bhagwati temple is located inside the Tansen Durbar square in Palpa district of Nepal. The temple was built by Ujir Singh Thapa as an offering to Goddess Bhagwati on the occasion of victory by Nepal Army over British Raj in Anglo-Nepali War (1872 BS).^{[1] [2]}

The temple was destroyed by the earthquake of 1990 BS ^[3] and was renovated by Pratap Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana.^[4]

Bhagwati Jatra

A festival called Bhagwati Jatra (also called Sindoor Jatra) is celebrated every year on the next day of Krishna Janmastami. This festival has been celebrated since 1877 BS.^{[5] [6] [7]}

See also

• Bhairabsthan Temple
• List of Hindu temples in Nepal

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Bhagwati Jatra of Tansen Palpa. ORPHANED NATION. 2020-08-16. 2019-08-31.
2. Web site: पाठ. निर्मल श्रेष्ठ ७ भाद्र २०७६ ९ मिनेट. पाल्पा भगवती जात्रा. 2020-08-16.
3. Web site: यस्तो छ रणउजीरेश्वरी भगवती मन्दिरको किवंदन्ती. Palpa Samachar. 2020-08-16.
4. Web site: Palpa, an old artistic Newari town Trip with Kathmandu and Pokhara Butwal, Nepal Activities. Lonely Planet. 2020-08-16.
5. Web site: रातोपाटी. पाल्पामा ऐतिहासिक भगवती जात्रा निकालिँदै. RatoPati. 2020-08-16.
6. Web site: पाल्पाको ऐतिहासिक भगवती जात्रा. eHimalayatimes. 2020-08-16.
7. Web site: अंग्रेजलाई युद्धमा हराएको २०० औँ उत्सव : मध्यरातमा रथ, आगोको झिल्काले चम्कियो तानसेन. Ujyaalo Online. 2020-08-16.