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Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple

Temple

A Hindu temple in Nepal's Madhesh Province dedicated to the goddess Chinnamasta. Pilgrims visit for worship, seasonal festivals and regional religious rituals.

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Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple essentials

Country: Nepal
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Rupee (₨)
Language: Nepali
Emergency: 110

Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple

Best visited in the drier months (Oct-Feb) for reliable travel and more comfortable conditions.

Post-monsoon and winter
Oct-Feb · 10°C-25°C
Clearer skies and comfortable daytime temperatures for temple visits.
Monsoon
Jun-Sep · 20°C-30°C
Heavy rains can make approaches muddy and slow; festivals may be vibrant but crowded.

Weather & Climate near Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple

Climate

Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1279 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 135 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 9° - 22° 16° 14 mm some cloud 49% 0.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.6h
February Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 8 mm mostly sunny 41% 1.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.1h
March Ideal 15° - 30° 23° 12 mm mostly sunny 32% 1.5 m/s 1.5 high 11.9h
April Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 36 mm mostly sunny 34% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.7h
May Excellent 23° - 33° 28° 108 mm some cloud 48% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 13.3h
June Good 24° - 32° 30° 232 mm partly cloudy 63% 1.2 m/s 1.8 very high 13.6h
July Acceptable 25° - 31° 32° 298 mm overcast 82% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 13.5h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 269 mm overcast 84% 1.2 m/s 1.8 very high 12.9h
September Good 23° - 31° 27° 215 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.1 m/s 1.6 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 21° - 30° 25° 74 mm mostly sunny 76% 1.0 m/s 1.3 high 11.4h
November Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 9 mm clear 63% 0.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
December Ideal 10° - 24° 17° 4 mm mostly sunny 57% 0.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple

The temple is reachable from regional centers in the Madhesh province by road. Travelers commonly approach via Janakpur or other nearby towns, then take local buses or hired vehicles to the temple’s town; distances and routes will depend on the visitor’s starting point.

Tips for Visiting Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple

  • Coordinate visits around local festival dates if interested in witnessing major rituals; otherwise, respect restricted worship practices.
  • Dress conservatively - the temple is an active religious site.
  • Ask local caretakers about photography rules before taking pictures inside sanctums.