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April 7th 2013
Published: April 7th 2013
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Pasupathinath, is one of the significant sacred Hindu place in praise of Lord Shiva, the temple served as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pasupathinath. Shree Pashupatinath, therefore, means the Respected Protector and Lord of all living things. It is nestled on the banks of Bagmati River. There are many Lingams displayed on the hills facing the crematory area. When I went there I saw some ac... Read Full Entry



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the river divided by this bridge, the poor and the rich
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uphill to all lingams
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a row of lingam shrines
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pigeon witnessing the ritual
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the forbidden temple
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taking a rest, witnessing the cremation
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mr nainna
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a rishi inside cave



9th April 2013

I am always so impressed by the broad range of your photographic skills -- from portraits to wider shots. Equally, I'm usually impressed by your concise blogs and interesting observations. The division of a river between the rich and poor seems utterly bizarre, but then mankind often seems to create invisible boundaries and barriers that create the most tragic and surreal consequences. Thanks so much for sharing this! :)
12th April 2013

Thank you
Thank you for following my blogs. I know I am not a good blogger, the least I can do is post up good pictures for readers to smile and appreciate, might even help on their next trip. At times when I wrote the negativity of a place and incidents which I could not agree to, I felt a little guilty doing so. Hopefully readers would not mind my comments on my personal view of blogs I wrote.
12th April 2013

I appreciate your written observations -- both good and bad -- as they come across honest and sometimes you mention details that I have not read in other blogs from the same places. Don't change your style! :)

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