Pashupatinath Temple, is one of the most significant temples of Hindus of Lord Shiva, Located at the bank of the Bagmati River, towards the eastern part of Kathmandu region.
Pashupatinath Temple has also been listed on the UNESCO Heritage sites list.
Since, the early beginning only the Hindus borned child are only allowed to enter the temple, but besides the Hindus ,others can visit the temple from the others side of the Bagmati River.The Pashupatinath Temple is regarded as the most sacred temples among the temples of Lord Shiva.
Pashupatinath Temple is found to be the oldest temple in Nepal.The pashupatinath Temple existence takes back to 400 A.D, which proves by the findings of richly ornamented pagoda houses and the sacred linga or the holy symbol of Lord Shiva.
There are many legends describing that how the Pashupatinath Temple came into existence till now. the various legends are like, The Cow Legend,The Lichhavi Legend, and The Devalaya Legend..
Looking upon its History,The Temple was erected as a new in the 17th century by King Bhupatindra Malla. There are also the countless numbers of temples were created around this two-storied temple.
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