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| Banaskhandi Mahadev Temple | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Nepal | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Morang District |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Teej |
| Location | |
| Location | Biratnagar |
| State | Koshi Province |
| Country | Nepal |
| Coordinates | 26°27′32″N 87°17′11″E / 26.45887°N 87.28640°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Bankhandi |
| Established | c. 1675 – c. 1761 |
Banaskhandi Mahadev Temple (Nepali language:बनासखण्डी महादेव मन्दिर) Aka Ban khandi Mahadev Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu god Shiva.This temple is Located in Devkota chowk Neighbourhood of Biratnagar it is belived to be oldest Temple in Biratnagar.[1]
History
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The establishment of this temple is attributed to a Udasi saint Bankhandi born between (1732–1818 BS) as per the Ramdhuni Temple tradition either in Panchthar District of Nepal or around Delhi, India.[2][3] According to local tradition, Bankhandi travelled to the Morang area of present-day Nepal and settled in a forested area near Biratnagar, close to the Nepal–India border. He was accompanied by two other ascetics, Auliya and Bagambar, and the three settled in the area. Bankhandi established a small shrine, which later became known as Banaskhandi Mahadev.[4] The three ascetics later left the area and travelled in different directions. Bankhandi travelled westward towards the Koshi River and settled near Chatara Dham, where he became associated with the Ramdhuni Temple. A shrine dedicated to him is located among the religious structures of the temple complex, which is also associated with the Udasi community. Auliya travelled to Chatara, while Bagambar went to Pindeshwor Temple.[5][6]
The present day Temple was re-built by local Nandakishor Bohara and his family.
Notes
[edit]- The dates of Bankhandi Baba's life vary among sources. A record associated with Ramdhuni Temple gives his lifespan as 1732–1818 BS ie (1675–1761c AD) A 2013 article by Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro gives his lifespan as 1763–1863.[7] The Encyclopedia of Sikhism gives his birth year as 1763, while noting that other sources give a birth year ranging from 1807 to 1808.[8]
Gallery
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Bankhandi Baba- Udasin Ramdhuni Mahant Parampara date in BS
Banaskhandi Mahadev Mandir during the Teej festival, 2026
Inscription about Baba Bankhandi Maharaj doing penance in "Moring Jhari", which is a historical misspelling and linguistic adaptation of the Morang region (specifically a forested area or jhari) in present-day Nepal.
References
[edit]- ↑ Raj Nepal, Sajesh (30 January 2019). "Antique of Biratnagar: Banaskhandi Mahadev". Republica. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ Raj Nepal, Sajesh (30 January 2019). "Antique of Biratnagar: Banaskhandi Mahadev". Republica. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ Kalhoro, Zulfiqar Ali (26 May 2013). "The Sikhs of Sindh". SikhChic. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ Raj Nepal, Sajesh (30 January 2019). "Antique of Biratnagar: Banaskhandi Mahadev". Republica. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ Raj Nepal, Sajesh. "Antique of Biratnagar: Banaskhandi Mahadev". Republica. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ramdhuni Temple emerging as a pilgrimage destination". The Rising Nepal. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ Kalhoro, Zulfiqar Ali (26 May 2013). "The Sikhs of Sindh". SikhChic. Retrieved 19 September 2026.
- ↑ Amole, Sarmukh Singh. "PRĪTAM DĀS, MAHANT". Encyclopedia of Sikhism (Online Edition). Punjabi University, Patiala. Retrieved 11 April 2026.