Dakneshwori Temple
| Dakneshwori Temple | |
|---|---|
 Dakneshwori Temple
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Saptari |
| Deity | Dakneshwori Bhagawati |
| Festivals | Bada Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Pato |
| State | Madhesh Province |
| Country | Nepal |
  Dakneshwori Temple in Nepal
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| Geographic coordinates | 26.51°N 86.62°E / 26.51; 86.62 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda Style |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 5 |
| Inscriptions | Written in Stone |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Dakneshwori Temple (Nepali language: डाक्नेश्वरी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple and Shakti Peethas in South-Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Dakneshwori. It is situated in the Pato Bazaar, Dakneshwori Municipality, Saptari. It draws Nepali and Indian pilgrims, especially in Bada Dashain, when thousands of goats are sacrificed there.
History
The temple was reconstructed in the 1990's.
Pilgrimage
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Dakneshwori Temple, especially during the festivals of Dashain.