Chintang Devi temple

Chintang Devi temple (छिन्ताङ देवी/ठिगुमहाङमा) is a Kirati and Hindu temple located in Dhankuta, Nepal. The temple is en route to the ancient pilgrimage site of Barahakshetra at the confluence of the Saptakoshi River.^[1] The temple is also known by the name of Jalpadevi Temple.^[2] The temple derives its name from Chintang, one of the seven daughter of Budhahang. Any women after mensuration (generally 10 years or older) are not allowed to enter the temple. ^[3]

Chintang Devi temple
छिन्ताङ देवी(ठिगुमहाङमा)
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Dhankuta District
Location
Country	Nepal
Location in Nepal
Geographic coordinates	26.9550°N 87.2041°E / 26.9550; 87.2041

A festival is organized in the full moon of Baisakh in the temple.

A kirat priest looks after the temple.^[4]