Arghakhanchi is one of Nepal's Lumbini Province's districts. Sandhikharka is the district headquarters. The district has 197,632 people and spans an area of 1,193 km2 (461 sq mi). Palpa in the east, Gulmi in the north, Kapilvastu District in the south, and Pyuthan in the west are its adjacent districts.
Learn more about Arghakhanchi District and Supa Deurali Temple in the article below.
History of Arghakhanchi District
Argha and Khanchi, two pre-unification principalities, make up the district. The ritual offerings performed at the ancient principality's prominent Bhagwati Temple were known as Argha. Khanchi might be derived from Khajanchi, which means tax collector, as the later principality's capital was famed for its tax office.
Both were part of the Chaubisi Rajya (Gandaki Basin's 24 principalities). During the unification of Nepal in 1786 A.D. (1843 BS), Gorkha conquered the two. The merger was then called "Arghakhanchi" and included in the Gulmi District. In 1961 A.D., Arghakhanchi became a distinct district (2018 BS).
Villages and Towns in Arghakhanchi
The district's main town is Sandhikharka, which is also the district's headquarters. It's around 300 kilometres (190 miles) southwest of Kathmandu, Nepal's capital.
Mareng, Bhagawati, Khanadaha, Pali, Chhatragunj Arghakhanchi Lamchi, Asurkot, Chhatradev Arghakhanchi, Sandhikharka Dhikura, Balkot, Bangi, Kimadada, Kura, Dharapani, Dibharna, Khanchikot, Phudbang, Bangla, and Dhatiwang are just a few of the minor villages in the area.
Compared to the communities on the district's north and east sides, the settlements on the district's west and south sides have seen comparatively little development. Sano Gaun is the most prominent tourist destination. Lamchi is another well-known Arghakhanchi district.
Supa Deurali Temple
Supa Deurali Temple is a temple in Nepal's province 5 located in the heart of Arghakhanchi district, Sandhikharka municipality. At an elevation of around 4,500 feet, Supa Deurali Temple is one of the most prominent pilgrimages. The Hindu shrine Supa Deurali Temple (Supa Deurali Mandir) is dedicated to Devi.
Beautiful hills encircle it. This location is worth visiting for both pilgrimage and sightseeing with a panoramic perspective. Moreover, Supadevi is regarded as a sign of faith, as it grants the wishes of devotees who come with a pure heart.
On the Gorusinge Highway, near the western foot of Supakhola, lies this goddess temple. The Supa temple is located in a massive gorge at a great height between the high Mahabharata, both Narpani and Phalame. Every tourist is captivated by the appealing natural attractiveness hundreds of feet above the temple to the east of the Supa River.
Where is Supa Deurali Temple?
The Supa Deurali Temple is located 47 kilometres from the Gorusinge-Sandhikharka road in the Arghakhanchi district of western Nepal's Lumbini Zone, amid the Mahabharat mountain range's canyon. This temple, which was built in the old pagoda style, is a religious pilgrimage place.
It is said that visiting this temple, situated in a natural and picturesque setting, will fulfil one's wishes. Therefore, the importance of this temple is growing by the day since it is thought that if the worship is performed according to the vows, the devotees' wishes would be granted.
Myth Behind Supa Deurali Temple
According to historians, the marriage took place in 1916 BS between a prince of the Khanchikot kingdom of twenty-two and twenty-four nations and a princess of Balrampur, India. People from both sides met in Sitapur Masandevi in the Arghakhanchi district after the wedding.
During the discourse, it was brought up that the monarch of Khanchikot had deceived and married the princess of Balrampur.
A drop of blood was spilt from Princess's doli (a traditional cart-like contraption used to transport the bride home) at the Supa Deurali when she was taken to the prince's residence. Doli bride was discovered dead while searching inside. Following then, the illness spread throughout Khanchikot state. It is stated that after worshipping Supadevi, the diseases were brought under control.
The following legend, Supa Deurali, is linked to a tale about a Lahure, an Indian army soldier. He is said to have worshipped in the temple before leaving for India and promised the god that if he came back home safely, he would give the shrine a golden necklace.
He returned on vacation after a while. According to legend, Lahure neglected to carry gold and was trapped on the wall while attempting to avoid the road. Because the map of Lahure and the items he was carrying can be easily seen by gazing at the location where Lahure is trapped, the relevance and debate of this location are growing.
Significance of Supa Deurali Temple
On Aunsi, Purnima, Shraddha, Shravan, Magh, Ashta Tritiya, Janmashtami, Ram Navami, and Ekadashi, sacrifice is not honoured. Aside from that, goat and sheep sacrifices are performed every Saturday. Travellers travelling through Gorusinge on their route to Sandhikharka stop here to worship Supadevi.
How can you reach Supa Deurali Temple?
The Supa Deurali Temple is located 47 kilometres from the Gorusinge-Sandhikharka road in the Arghakhanchi district of western Nepal's Lumbini Zone, amid the Mahabharat mountain range's canyon.
The road is small, and two vehicles can hardly pass each other, but the most significant part is that it is a pitch road. Because the route is steep, drive with caution.
Accommodation around Supa Deurali Temple
On the side of the Gorusinge Sandhikharka Highway lies the Supa Deurali Temple. You'll be able to find a little hotel close to the temple. Local lodges may be located just next to the Temple. You may also get meals here. However, because it sits on a hilltop, don't anticipate high-end accommodations.