Daunne Devi Temple

Daunne Devi Temple (Nepali: दाउन्ने देवी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple of Durga located in, Nawalparasi district of Nepal. The temple lies in the hill pass at an elevation of 1033 m msl in route from Bardaghat to Dumkibas.^[1] The temple also has Shivalaya due to which the temple is visited by pilgrimages in the month of Shrawan.^[2] The temple is believed to be established by Jung Bahadur Rana.^[2]

Daunne Devi Temple
दाउन्ने देवी मन्दिर (Daunne Devi Mandir)
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Nawalparasi District
Deity	Durga, Shiva
Festivals	Dashain and Chaite Dashain
Location
Location	Dumkibas, Bardaghat Municipality
Country	Nepal
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates	27.550°N 83.837°E / 27.550; 83.837

The Daunne hill was called Trikut Parbat in ancient times. It was place where Valmiki came for meditation.^[2][3] The place is also believed to be visited by Mayadevi, the mother Sakyamuni Buddha, for meditation.^[4]

The temple is maintained by user community since 2049 BS. The current temple was constructed in 2055 BS. In 2032 BS, archeological excavation discovered three inscriptions near the temple. Another survey in 2053 BS discovered ancient coins.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Maula Kalika Temple
• List of Hindu temples in Nepal

References

1. "Daunne Devi Temple Nawalparasi Nepal - Khojnu.com". Retrieved 2020-08-13.
2. "धार्मिक पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य : दाउन्ने मन्दिर". Saurahaonline.com. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
3. "धार्मिक–पर्यटकिय नवलपुरको चिनारी". SouryaOnline. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
4. "Lumbini Development Trust- Birthplace of Buddha, Historical Place of Nepal, The World Heritage SiteLumbini Development Trust". Retrieved 2020-08-13.