Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath temple is one of the biggest and most scared Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. It is located on the banks of Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.The temple is famous for its awe-inspiring and astounding pagoda architecture. The two level roofs of the temple are embellished with golg and the four doors are adorned with silver.The western door has a staue of large Bull ornamented in gold, Nandi.

Believers in Pashupatinath, mainly Hindus are allowed to enter the temple premises. Non Hindu visitors are allowed to have a look the temple from the opposite bank of Bagmati river. Pashupati area is regarded as one of the most important pilgrimaged by the followers of Hinduism. Thousand of devotees from within and outside the country come to pay homage to Pashupatinath everyday. And on, special occassion like ekadasi, sankranti, mahashivaratri, teej, raksha Bandan, grahan (eclipse), poornima (full moon day) the whole atmosphere turns festive and mirthful as people congregate here in a far greater number. During Shivaratri festival Pashupatinath Temple glows with the lights of ghee lamps thoughtout the lights and the temple remains open all night.