Chandrabhoga Gadhi ( ne, चन्द्रभोगा गढी) is a historical ruins fort located in
Shambhunath,
Saptari District
Saptari ( ne, सप्तरी जिल्ला}), a part of Madhesh Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. Its district headquarter is Rajbiraj. Saptari is an Outer Terai district. This district covers an area of and has ...
,
Nepal. The ruins fort is located in the Rupani- Shambhunath
Chure hill section north west of Kanakpatti village around 4 km.
The hill fort was originally built by the
Sena
Sena may refer to:
Places
* Sanandaj or Sena, city in northwestern Iran
* Sena (state constituency), represented in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly
* Sena, Dashtestan, village in Bushehr Province, Iran
* Sena, Huesca, municipality in Huesc ...
rulers in 15th century.
The temple of Chandrabhoga- clan deity of Sena was built by 27th Sena King Chandrasen. The fort is locally known as Chanarbhoga Gadhi and is believed to be the remnants of the Ekagarh, the palace of Sen Kings during winter season.
History
The historical gadhi was believed to be made by King Chandrasen. The Senas of Bengal was enter Nepal in early 13th century from eastern part.
The place
Rupnagar in Saptari district was the earliest capital seat of Sena Kings of Nepal region. After the settlement in the Saptari district, they expanded their rule towards the
Makawanpur in late 13th century.
Finally, the kingdom of Senas was ended by the rising power of
Gorkhalis in 18th century.
Religious significance
In the first month of the
Nepali Calendar,
Baishakh the local people visit the place and sacrifice a goat to the deity Chanarbhoga.
Gallery
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References
{{Cultural heritage sites in Saptari, state=autocollapse
Forts in Nepal
Buildings and structures in Saptari District
15th-century establishments in Nepal