Rajdevi Temple is a famous Hindu temple and Shakti Peeth of eastern Nepal which is situated in Rajdevi Tole, Rajbiraj Saptari of Province 2 Nepal.Thousands of Nepali and Indian Hindu devotee come every year here to worship. During Dashain and Tihar festival thousands of goats are sacrificed here as “Bali”.
The temple holds great historical, cultural and religious significance in the local and neighbouring areas. The statue of the deity Rajdevi was found 1000 years ago and has been kept in the same place. The present structure of the temple was reconstructed in 90’s. This temple is known to be the family temple of brother of King Janak, King Kushadhwaja. The temple was earlier restore by sens of makwanpur in around 14th century.
-Article written by: Bedu Khatiwoda for Land Nepal