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Religious SiteBageshwori Temple
Banke
One of the most important Hindu temples in Nepal, at the center of Nepalgunj, dedicated to goddess Bageshwori (Durga).
Religious SiteBhairabsthan Temple
Palpa
Hindu temple of Bhairab about 9 km northwest of Tansen at about 1,470 m elevation, famous for its giant trident (described as the biggest in Nepal/Asia).
Religious SiteDaunne Devi Temple
Parasi
Hindu temple of the goddess Durga at Dumkibas in Bardaghat Municipality, set in a hill pass at 1,033 m on the route from Bardaghat to Dumkibas.
Religious SiteLumbini
Rupandehi
Birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Religious SiteMaya Devi Temple, Lumbini
Rupandehi
Marks the birthplace of Gautama Buddha; UNESCO World Heritage Site
Religious SiteRamagrama Stupa
Parasi
Buddhist pilgrimage site containing relics (sarira) of Gautama Buddha, built by the Koliyas — the Buddha's royal relatives — and believed to be the only intact stupa of the original eight built to hold the Buddha's relics; Emperor Ashoka is said to have left it unopened. It is officially recognized by the Department of Archaeology (NP-NLP-02). The Ramgram Municipality article notes about 7,000 tourists visit the stupa every year.
Religious SiteRana Ujeshwori Bhagwati Temple
Palpa
Bhagwati temple inside the Tansen Durbar square, built by Ujir Singh Thapa as an offering to the Goddess Bhagwati on the occasion of the Nepali Army's victory over the British Raj (1872 BS); destroyed in the 1990 BS earthquake and renovated by Pratap Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana. The Bhagwati Jatra (also called Sindoor Jatra), celebrated on the day after Krishna Janmastami, has been held here since 1877 BS.
Religious SiteSatyawati Temple
Palpa
Hindu temple at Satyawati village dedicated to the Magar community goddess Satyawati, beside the sacred Satyawati Lake at about 1,400 m.
Religious SiteSiddha Baba Mandir
Rupandehi
Temple dedicated to Shiva on the border between Palpa and Rupandehi; two Siddha Baba Mandirs stand adjacent to each other, one in each district, both regarded as pilgrimages of equal importance.
Religious SiteSupa Deurali Temple
Arghakhanchi
Hindu temple in Sandhikharka municipality at about 4,500 ft altitude, dedicated to Supadevi/Bhagavati, believed to fulfill devotees' wishes; also houses murtis of Ganesh, Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Shiva.
Religious SiteSwargadwari
Pyuthan
Hilltop temple founded by Guru Maharaj (Sworgadwari Mahaprabhu); unbroken sacred fire and revered cow herd
Religious SiteWorld Peace Pagoda, Lumbini
Rupandehi
Peace pagoda in the Lumbini complex built by Nipponzan Myohoji in 2001, visited daily by people of many cultures and religions.
