PASUPATINATH

PASUPATINATH TEMPLE

Pasupatinath  is the most important hindu shrine in Nepal. Built in the 17^th century, the artistic temple houses the scared lingam or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva, the destroyer (destroyer for the new creation ) in the Hindu trinity. It is believed that Lord Shiva had been vanished before the temple was constructed.

It is located in the heart of Kathmandu valley at Gausala, Kathmandu,Nepal near Tribhuwan International Airport about 25 KM from the Bhaktapur City. It takes nearly about one and half hour from Bhaktapur city and about 10 minutes from Airport.

It is constructed in Pagoda style that’s why it reflects the ancient architecture. It was  first established by the Lichhavi king(from Lichhavi dynasty). It has gain its historical importance since its establishment. So every people having Hinduism as religion come to visit and to pray here. Mostly people from India and other Asian countries come to visit including Nepali citizen to fulfill their religious belief.

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