Visit Pashupatinath temple “Abode of Lord Shiva” in Kathmandu. Witness evening Arati in temple and morning rituals at holiest Hindu shrine.
Overview
Visit Pashupatinath temple “Abode of Lord Shiva” in Kathmandu. Witness evening Arati in temple and morning rituals at holiest Hindu shrine.
This 3 days tour itinerary is especially created covering Hindu temples in Kathmandu. The main highlights of this tour id Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath temple is the holiest Hindu shrine and temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located on sacred river Bagmati on eastern outskirt of Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath temple is masterpiece of Hindu architecture. The roof on the temple is made of the gold with four doors made of silver.The two-storied roof is made from copper and is covered with gold. This richly decorated temple with wooden sculptures is believed to make wishes come true. One of the most astonishing decorations of the temple is the huge golden statue of Nandi – Shiva’s bull.
Only Hindus are permitted inside the temple complex. For other religion followers can go other side of temple and see the views of the temple. For Hindus, Pashupatinath teple is holiest and need to visit once in a lifetime.
Along the right bank of Bagmati numerous platforms for funeral pyres are built. The cremations on these platforms are a common activity.
According to a legend recorded in local texts, especially the Nepalamahatmya and the Himavatkhanda, the Hindu god Shiva once fled from the other gods in Varanasi to Mrigasthali, the forest on the opposite bank of the Bagmati River from the temple. There, in the form of a gazelle, he slept with his consort Parvati. When the gods discovered him there and tried to bring him back to Varanasi, he leapt across the river to the opposite bank, where one of his horns broke into four pieces. After this, Shiva became manifest as Pashupati (Lord of Animals) in a four-face (chaturmukha) linga.
We have designed this itinerary covering the major festivity and rituals inside temple. You will see colorful evening Arati on the bank of the river. The next morning you will visit Pashupatinath on the four door opening time to offer worship at temple.
Similarly, you will also cover other major temples located inside Kathmandu area.
Tour Type: Pilgrimage and Heritage
Duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
Destination Covered: Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrimage site
Group Size: 1 & above
Arrival city: Kathmandu
Departure City: Kathmandu
Meals: Daily Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotels
Price: Budget, Standard, Deluxe & Luxury
