
The Pashupati area of approximately 265 hectares is an ancient religious site in the Kathmandu Valley. It is embellished with historical buildings of great antiquity and significance: numerous pagodas, stupas and monasteries. And Pashupatinath, the golden-roof temple, regarded as the most sacred temple of Lord Shiva in his aspect as "Pashupati", the "Lord protector of cattle", has been for centuries one of the most important pilgrimage places for Hindus.

The Pashupatinath temple is located on the right bank of the holy Bagmati river, a tributary of the Ganges. Cremations take place here, ashes are scattered in the stream and eventually mixed with the waters of the "Mother of all rivers". It is also said that a holy bath in the Bagmati river at this spot, praying with hymns, followed by worshipping the Linga with curd, ghee (purified butter), sugar, honey and milk, will free a person from the cycle of births.
Nearby there is the Bachhareshwari temple, dedicated to goddess Parvati and down the hill is the Guhyeshwari temple dedicated to Kali. Actually around the complex there are many other temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. Not to get lost it would be bettrer to take a guide.
shivaratri, baba and gaja...hahaha
ReplyDeleteGreat site, it really gives a nice taste of Nepal. Although I've been to India twice I did not make it to Nepal ... but your photos are helping to inspire me to see it as soon as I can.
ReplyDeleteYou have been here in Shivratri?Good time to see those funny BaBas.I hope you enjoyed the day roaming around the Pahsupati Nath temple area.Again thank you for sharing the memories.
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