Gadhimai Temple

Hindu temple in Bara District, Nepal
26°59′35.7″N 85°02′47.8″E / 26.993250°N 85.046611°E / 26.993250; 85.046611

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.

See also

  • Shakti

References

  1. ^ Jolly, Joanna (24 November 2009). "Devotees flock to Nepal animal sacrifice festival". BBC News.

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