Bhutandevi Mandir (Nepali: भूटनदेवी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Bhutandevi (Hidimbi), located in Hetauda city of Bagmati Province, Nepal. Hidimba is one of the wives of Bhima (one of the Pandavas) and the mother of Ghatotkacha, a hero of Kurukshetra War.[1] Bhutandevi is also considered to be another form of goddess Durga. The city of Hetauda itself is believed to be named after the goddess Hidimba.[2]
| Bhutandevi Temple | |
|---|---|
भूटनदेवी मन्दिर | |
 Main temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Makwanpur District |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Deity | Hidimba |
| Festivals | Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Hetauda |
| Country | Nepal |
  Shown within Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°25′27″N 85°01′24″E / 27.4241°N 85.0232°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Pagoda |
Gallery
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Idol of the goddess in the temple -
Shiva linga in the temple premises
See also
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edit- ^ संवाददाता, समृद्ध समाज (2021-04-04). "भूटनदेवीमा बिसासय पूजा सम्पन्न". Samriddha Samaj. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
- ^ "भुटनदेवी मन्दिर". Tukhabar.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2022-06-21.
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