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Tripura Sundari Temple (Nepali: त्रिपुरा सुन्दरी मन्दिर), also locally known as Ransaini Bhagwati, is a historic Hindu temple located in the Baitadi District of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal.[1][2]
| Tripura Sundari Temple | |
|---|---|
त्रिपुरा सुन्दरी मन्दिर | |
 Tripura Sundari (also known as Ransaini) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Baitadi District |
| Deity | Tripura Sundari |
| Festivals | Sankranti, Dashain, Gaura, Jaat |
| Location | |
| Location | Gothalapani, Dasharathchand Municipality |
| State | Sudurpashchim Province |
| Country | Nepal |
| Architecture | |
| Type | pagoda style |
It is one of the seven prominent Bhagwati temples in Nepal and is dedicated to goddess Tripura Sundari (Sanskrit for 'the beautiful woman of the three worlds'), locally known by the name Ransaini and the honorific title Bhagwati (Sanskrit for 'goddess').[2]
This historical temple is believed to have been built long before the reign of Doteli monarch Nagi Malla.[3][2]
Cultural and religious significance
editThe temple is a pilgrimage site for both Nepali and Indian devotees and a religious site in far-western Nepal.[3][4] During Visit Nepal 2020, the government listed it among the top 100 tourist destinations.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Baitadi's Tripura Sundari Jatra begins". The Rising Nepal. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- 1 2 3 "Tripura Sundari Temple: A Sacred Shakti Peeth in the Hills of Nepal". Nepal Traveller. 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- 1 2 Joshi, Naresh (2024-01-25). "Experience Divine Bliss at the Majestic Tripura Sundari Temple in Nepal". The Traveller Duo. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "'Ashadhi Jaat' Festival Concludes at Tripurasundari Bhagwati Temple in Baitadi". Tourism Info Nepal. 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
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