Situated on the Hetauda--Birgunj highway in a village that derives its name from its patron goddess, the Churiya Mai Temple was built during the Rana era at the Southern end of the newly-built underground road.

Churiya Mai is a popular temple because of its location near the highway, and also because the Goddess is said to fulfil the desires of her devotees. Tuesdays and Saturdays and the festival of Navaratra -- during which many festivities are organized -- are considered propitious occasions to visit the temple.