Devghat
Hindu Pilgrimage Site in Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Devghat (Sanskrit: देवघाटम्, Devaghāṭam Sanskrit pronunciation: [deːʋɐˈɡʱaːʈɐm]) is one of the famous religious and cultural centers in central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 5,786 people living in 1,132 individual households.[1]
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Devghat, Nepal
देवघाट | |
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Coordinates: 27.80°N 84.41°E / 27.80; 84.41 | |
Country | Nepal |
Zone | Gandaki Zone |
District | Tanahu District |
Population (1991) | |
• Total | 5,786 |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Website | http://devghatmun.gov.np/ |
The town is located at the junction of the Seti Gandaki and Krishna Gandaki rivers, and is one of the holiest places in Hindu mythology as well as a holy place for Hindu gods. Lying 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the city of Narayangarh, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Sauraha and 150 kilometres (93 mi) southwest of the capital Kathmandu, the area boasts many natural features due to its geography and climate including tropical forests, wild animals and birds.