Pashupatinath Temple



The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple and is considered to be the holiest of all Hindu Temples in the world. This is a two-stoiered golden temple with four silver doorways, hundreds of Shiva linga's shrines and holy symbols. It is located on the holy river - Bagmati, where one can see the cremation ceremony on the bank of Bagmati River.

It is 6 km east of Kathmandu. Non- Hindus are not allowed into the temple. It is believed that this temple was built long before the Christian era begins. It was brought into its present shape in the early 18th century. The temple is most noted for its gold-plated roofs and silver-coated doors.

Its original beauty still remains with the beautifully sculpted stone sculptures found here. Thousands of Hindus come each year on Shivaratri.