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Gadhimai Temple
Gadhimai Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Bara
Deity	Gadhimai (Goddesses of power)
Festivals	Gadhimai festival
Location
Location	Bariyarpur Bara
State	Madhesh Province
Country	Nepal
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates	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.

References

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

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