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Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath Temple’s existence dates back to 400 BCE. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or holy symbol of Lord Shiva. There are many legends describing how the temple of Lord Aalok Pashupatinath came to existence here.
Who made Pashupatinath temple in Nepal?
According to Gopalraj Aalok Vamsavali, the oldest ever chronicle in Nepal, this temple was built by Prachanda Deva, a Lichchhavi King, who according to the stone inscription erected by Jayadeva 11 in the courtyard of Pashupatinath in 753 AD, happened to be the ruler 39 generations before Manadeva (464-505 AD).
What is the main features of Pashupatinath temple?
Features of the main pagoda include carved wooden rafters, cubic sculptures, with two-level roofs covered with copper and gold sheets. Four main doors to the pagoda are covered with silver sheets, while the pinnacle is gold. The temple has two interior rooms where the Pashupatinath (AKA Shiva) idol is placed.
Where is Pashupatinath?
The Pashupatinath Temple, located at the bank of the river Bagmati, is considered one of the most sacred place in Nepal.
Who built Krishna Mandir?
Siddhi Narasingh Malla
The Krishna Mandir Temple was built in 1637 by Siddhi Narasingh Malla, who is said to have dreamt that Krishna and Radha, one of the incarnations of Vishnu and his consort, appeared in front of his palace and so he erected a temple on that spot.
Which God is Pashupatinath?
Lord Shiva
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here.
Why is Pashupatinath important for us?
Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples in the Hindu religion. Flocks of devotees throng the temple and it is said sins are absolved after a visit. Further only hindus are allowed into the premises. It is a must however for hindus visiting Nepal.
Which is the first Nepali Colour film?
Kumari
The first Nepali-language movie made in Nepal was Aama, which was released in 1964 produced by the Nepalese government. However, the first Nepali-language movie made by the Nepalese private sector was Maitighar, which starred Mala Sinha and was released in 1966. The first color Nepali-language movie was Kumari.
Where is the main temple of Pashupatinath located?
It is a temple with special atmosphere of death; death is present in almost every ritual and every corner of it. The main temple of Pashupatinath is a building with a bunk roof and a golden spire. It is located on the Western bank of Bagmati and is considered a masterpiece of Hindu architecture.
What happens when you die in Pashupatinath Temple?
It is believed that those who die in Pashupatinath Temple are reborn as a human, regardless of any misconduct that could worsen their karma. The exact day of their death is predicted by astrologers of the temple. If you are attracted to the places where the spirit of death can be felt, then consider Pashupatinath as your first destination.
Where did the sadhus of Pashupatinath live?
They live in caves or tiny cells on the territory of Pashupatinath. Sadhus have extremely ascetic and even miserable life but for a Westerner their independent and unconstrained behavior looks mysterious.
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