Tripura Sundari Temple (), also locally known as Ransaini Bhagwati, is a historic Hindu temple located in the Baitadi District of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal.
It is one of the seven prominent Bhagwati temples in Nepal and is dedicated to goddess , locally known by the name Ransaini and the honorific title .
This historical temple is believed to have been built long before the reign of Doteli monarch Nagi Malla.
Cultural and religious significance The temple is a pilgrimage site for both Nepali and Indian devotees and a religious site in far-western Nepal. During Visit Nepal 2020, the government listed it among the top 100 tourist destinations.
The annual festival at the temple attracts thousands of cross-border pilgrims. The management and coordination of these arrangements involves local patronage, including the temple's chief patron, Prakash Pujara, who oversees the festival regulations and administrative logistics.
See also List of Hindu temples in Nepal Mahakali River Shakti Peethas Dashain
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