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Gadhimai Temple

Coordinates: 26°59′35.7″N 85°02′47.8″E / 26.993250°N 85.046611°E / 26.993250; 85.046611
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Gadhimai Temple
Gadhimai Temple
Gadhimai Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBara
DeityGadhimai (Goddesses of power)
FestivalsGadhimai festival
Location
LocationBariyarpur Bara
StateMadhesh Province
CountryNepal
Gadhimai Temple is located in Nepal
Gadhimai Temple
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates26°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.

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