Bhutandevi Mandir

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. 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.

Bhutandevi Temple
भूटनदेवी मन्दिर
Main temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMakwanpur District
ProvinceBagmati
DeityHidimba
FestivalsDashain
Location
LocationHetauda
CountryNepal
Shown within Nepal
Geographic coordinates27.4241°N 85.0232°E / 27.4241; 85.0232
Architecture
TypePagoda
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