Bhagwati Temple
Chandi Bhagwati Mandir
Chandi Bhagwati Temple full view
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Saptari
Deity	The goddess Bhagwati
Festivals	Bada Dashain
Location
Location	Rajbiraj
State	Madhesh
Country	Nepal
Chandi Bhagwati Temple in Nepal
Coordinates	26°32′27″N 86°44′51″E / 26.5407°N 86.7475°E / 26.5407; 86.7475
Architecture
Completed	1925[1]
Specifications
Temple	1
Monument	7
Elevation	76 m (249 ft)

Bhagwati Temple or Chandi Bhagwati Temple (Nepali language:चण्डी भगवती मन्दिर) is a famous Hindu temple situated in the heart of Rajbiraj, Saptari.^[2] This temple, whose major deity goddess is Chandi Bhagavati is a main attraction for Nepali and Indian pilgrims. People are likely to come here during Bada Dashain. Some thousands of goats are sacrificed here during Dashain.^[3] The temple complex holds many Hindu god and goddess temples like Balaji Hanuman Temple, Shiva Temple and Bishwakarma Temple.^[4] A small pond Bhagwati Pokhari is located backside of the temple, where Chhath is performed every year.

The temple holds great historical, cultural, and religious significance in the local and neighboring area. The temple was built in 1925 and expanded over the years.^[1] The main priest of the temple is Durganand Mishra, who has been working here since 2002.

Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India, and other countries visit this sacred temple to worship the Bhagawati. During the festivals of Dashain and Tihar, there is presence of even more worshipers.