#Pashupatinath mandir dedicated to Bhagwan #Shiva is one of the oldest in #Nepal.
The pagoda style temple stands tall on the banks of the river #Bagmati and has a history dating back to 400 AD. The temple complex is huge covering an area of 264 hectares.
The pagoda style temple stands tall on the banks of the river #Bagmati and has a history dating back to 400 AD. The temple complex is huge covering an area of 264 hectares.
Inside the temple complex there are 518 different structures.
The main temple is an architectural masterpiece and features cubic constructions and wooden rafters.There are four main doors wrapped in silver sheets and the roof is made from copper with gold coating.
The main temple is an architectural masterpiece and features cubic constructions and wooden rafters.There are four main doors wrapped in silver sheets and the roof is made from copper with gold coating.
The main idol is a stone #Mukhalingam facing four directions,
with the silver serpent.
One of the most astonishing decorations of the temple is the huge golden statue of #Nandi .the temple area also includes Deupatan, Jaya Bageshori, Gaurighat (Holy Bath), Kutumbahal, Gaushala,
with the silver serpent.
One of the most astonishing decorations of the temple is the huge golden statue of #Nandi .the temple area also includes Deupatan, Jaya Bageshori, Gaurighat (Holy Bath), Kutumbahal, Gaushala,
Pingalasthan and Sleshmantak forest. It is also a cremation site where the last rites of Hindus are performed.
Only Hindus are allowed through the gates of the main temple.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the seven UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley.
Only Hindus are allowed through the gates of the main temple.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the seven UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley.
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