Pashupatinath Temple
- Title
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Description
Pashupatinath Temple is the most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal, dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Pashupati — Lord of Animals). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1979). The temple complex includes over 500 temples and shrines. Only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple. The Arya Ghats along the river are used for Hindu cremations. The site attracts millions of pilgrims each year, especially during Maha Shivaratri.
- Category
- Fact
- Province
- Bagmati
- Key Figure/Measurement
- UNESCO WHS 1979; 500+ temples; on Bagmati River, Kathmandu