Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath is oldest temples in Nepal, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River. It is double – roofed golden temple with four triple silver doorways. Pashupatinath covers an area of 281 hectares, which is one of the biggest temple complexes in Nepal. Pashupatinath Temple, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world, Pashupatinath Temple's existence dates back to 400 A.D. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple that is also known as 'The Temple of Living Beings'.
What to See
1. Gold-painted images of guardian deities
2. Chaturmukha (four-faced statue)
3. Chadeshvar, an inscribed Licchavi linga from the 7th century
4. Brahma Temple
5. Dharmashila, a stone where sacred oaths are taken
6. Arya Ghat
7. Gauri Ghat (holy bath)
8. Pandra Shivalaya (15 shrines)
8. Gorakhnath and Vishwarup Temples
9. Guhyeshwari (Guhjeshwari) Temple
10. Kirateshwar Mahadeva Mandir and Surya Ghat
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