Pashupatinath temple one of the most Historical Place

   This is the largest Hindu temple in the world devoted to Lord Shiva. It is one of the famous Nepal’s Historical sites and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The temple is situated on the banks of the river Bagmati and lies at a distance of 5 kms to the northwest of the capital city Kathmandu.

This is the largest Hindu temple in the world devoted to Lord Shiva. It is one of the famous Nepal’s Historical sites and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The temple is situated on the banks of the river Bagmati and lies at a distance of 5 kms to the northwest of the capital city Kathmandu.

   Shree Pashupatinath temple is often referred to as the “Temple of Living Beings,” as it attracts a vast number of pilgrims every day who come from faraway places to offer their prayers and seek blessings of the divine deity.

   Apart from its religious importance, this temple complex is a stunning example of ancient architectural prowess. Shivratriand the Bhagmati riverside are two of the most important event and riverside to watch at this temple.

   

Temples and Shrines in pashupatinath :

• 12 jyotirlinga and Pandra Shivalaya 

• 184 Shivaling shrine 

• Budanil Kantha Shrine 

• Guhyeshwari temple

• Hanuman shrine 

• Kirti Mukh nhairav shrine

• Ram mandir 

• Surna narayana temple

• Unmatta Bhairav temple

• Vasuki Nath temple

• Virat swaroop temple

     This main temple in Pashupatinath temple  is built in the Nepalese pagoda  style of architecture. All the features of pagoda style are found here .The two level roofs are of copper with gold covering. The temple resides on a square base platform .The the main idol is a stone Mukhalinga with a silver Yoni  base bound with the silver serpent. The lingam is one metre high and has faced in four directions.The unique feature of this temple is that only 4 priests can touch the idol. Daily rituals of Pashupatinath are carried out by two sets of priests ; one being the Bhatt priests and other Bhandari. Bhatta or Bhatt are the one who performs the daily ritual and can touch the lingam, whereas Bhandaris are the helper and temple caretaker priests who are not qualified to perform pooja rituals or to touch the deity .

How to Get Here from Kathmandu:

   It’s just a ten-minute drive from the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu. The drive from Thamel or Kathmandu Durbar Square takes around 20 minutes.

Entrance Fee:

• Foreign National or SAARC national – 1000 NPR
• Nepalese or Indian Citizens – Free

Other Helpful Points:

• Best times to visit are from September to November or February to April.
• The main temple is open only to Hindus while others can enter the massive temple complex.
• The outdoor cremation rites are pungent and you may consider bringing a mask if you’re affected by strong odours.

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