The ancient idol of the famous Supa Deurali Temple was immersed in Vedic rituals at Trivenidham, Nawalparasi.
Following the construction of a new temple in 2007, a new idol was consecrated, and the old idol was kept in the secretariat. As the old idol had broken and fragmented, it was immersed in following religious beliefs and Vedic traditions, according to Hari Khanal, Secretary of the Supa Deurali Temple Preservation Committee.
In 1983, local social worker Pabilal Pandey from Sandhikharka donated the old idol to the temple. When the temple was renovated in an attractive style in 2007 under the initiative of Naranarayan Baba, a new idol was installed for regular worship, according to Chura Bahadur K.C., Chairman of Sandhikharka-7.
The old idol, which had not been worshipped, was immersed following the advice and beliefs of religious gurus, stated Narayan Prasad Khanal, Central Chairman of the Hindu Religion Council. The immersion ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Deputy Mayor of Sandhikharka Municipality Mishra Acharya, Chairman of Sandhikharka-7 Chura Bahadur K.C., Ward Chairman of Sitganga Municipality-2 Ram Bahadur, Chairman of Gorkha-3 Chintaraj Adhikari, Central Chairman of the Hindu Dharma Raksha Parishad Narayan Prasad Khanal, District Chairman Narayan Khadka, Chairman of the Supa Deurali Temple Preservation Committee Fars Bahadur K.C., and former Chairman Pritam Thapa, among other residents.
The Supa Deurali Temple, located in Supa at the border of Sandhikharka Municipality and Sitganga Municipality, has seen a surge in religious tourists recently. Devotees from various parts of Nepal and India visit the temple with the belief that their wishes will be fulfilled, according to Krishna Lal Puri, Treasurer of the Supa Deurali Temple Preservation Committee.
Situated at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet above sea level, the Supa Deurali Temple is a center of faith. Devotees believe that any wish made at the temple will be granted, a belief that continues to attract pilgrims from the Terai region seeking relief from the summer heat.
The temple’s construction incorporated ancient materials. Devotees who have their wishes fulfilled often offer goats, pigeons, and other items. Recognized as a Shakti Peeth, the area around Supa Deurali Temple is also known for its scenic beauty, which has boosted tourist activities, according to Chura Bahadur K.C., Chairman of Sandhikharka-8.
Built-in a traditional style within a gorge of the Mahabharat mountain range, the temple is located 47 kilometers from the East-West Highway along the Gorusinge-Sandhikharka road section. The temple area is being developed with uniform building designs, parking facilities, parks, guest houses, and the development of Khanchikot and Masina Lek as tourist destinations, informed Chief Administrative Officer Khum Lal Bhusal of Sandhikharka Municipality.
For the convenience of religious pilgrims, a guest house is under construction, and efforts are underway to establish parking facilities, stated Krishna Prasad Shrestha, Chief of Sandhikharka Municipality.
The offerings collected at the temple have been used to pay salaries for private teachers in four schools within the district. Krishna Lal Puri, Treasurer of the Temple Preservation Committee, mentioned that the offerings fund salaries for ten teachers at Adarsha Secondary School in Khanchikot, Shanti Basic School in Sitapur, Sita Basic School, and Deurali Basic School. The funds are also used for road construction, drinking water projects, electricity, and building construction, according to Committee Secretary Hari Khanal.
