Ambikeshwori Temple
A view of Ambikeshwori Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGhorahi
DeityShiva
Sati Devi
FestivalsShivaratri, Teej, Balachaturdasi, Fulpati, Sarawati Puja
Location
LocationGhorahi
CountryNepal
Ambikeshwori Temple is located in Nepal
Ambikeshwori Temple
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates28°2′42″N 82°29′16″E / 28.04500°N 82.48778°E / 28.04500; 82.48778

Ambikeshwori Temple (Nepali: अम्बिकेश्वरी मन्दिर) is the highly religious centre of the attraction of people in the Mid-Western Region of Nepal, South Asia. This temple lies in the lap of largest valley of South-Asia, Dang Valley. Lying just at the eighteen ward of Ghorahi sub-metropolitian city of Dang district , it is accessible to many of the pilgrims. The temple also known as ‘Maiko Than’ (Mother's Place) is situated to the north of Ghorahi one and half kilometers away on bank of Katuwa Khola. This Shaktipeetha is supposed to have emerged due to the falling of right ear of Satidevi according to the Swasthani Purana. This temple is the most popular Shaktipeeth of Dang.

Every year a great number of people gather during Dashain,"Phulpati"and "Kalratri".

  • Ambikeshwori Temple: It is one of the famous temples of Western Nepal. Its history is mentioned in the famous Hindu religious book Swosthani.
Nepal Army devoting Fulpati in Ambikeshori Temple Area during Dashain

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