Pashupatinath temple - Kathmandu Valley

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Pashupatinath temple

One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath lies 5 km east from the city centre. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva as well as the noteworthy gold plated roofs and silver coated doors. This is the abode of God Shiva and is the holiest of all the Shiva shrines.

Religious pilgrims and sadhus, travel all the way from the remote areas of India to visit this sacred sight, especially during Shivaratri (the night of Shiva) that falls between February/March.

Chronicles indicate Pashupatinath’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a World Heritage Site. The crematorium is just outside the temple and it is a dream of almost every Hindu to be cremated by the side of Pashupati Aryaghat after their death.

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Comments

[sujata]

I hope to visit the temple on 28 oktober 2009 nepal-katmandu with my aunt and friends.

[Marikkar]

You won't be disappointed of your trip. If you have got some spare time, have a walk to Bodhinath as well.