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- Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath
is one of the major temples devoted to Shiva (Pashupatinath) on the
Indian subcontinent and attracts thousands of Hindi pilgrims each
year. Shiva is the patron deity of Nepal. The Temple of
Pashupatinath stands on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, a
tributary of the Ganges, and is renowned for its beautiful
architecture. It is surrounded by numerous other temples, shrines,
statues and pagodas making it a temple complex, rather than just a
temple.
The complex is home to Kathmandu's funeral ghats, a series of
cremation platforms spread along the river where the bodies of
Hindus are burnt and the ashes scattered into the holy river. The
complex swarms with Sadhus (holy Hindi ascetics) and Shiva devotees
daily, meditating and praying on the steps throughout the temple. A
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pashupatinath is also one of the
richest temples in Nepal, having received a great deal of wealth
from kings and aristocrats in devotion to the god. The temple
buildings are closed to non-Hindu visitors, but the site can be
enjoyed by all.
Information & Facts
Address
Three miles (5km) east of Kathmandu, in Deopatan
Admission
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all
major tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is
divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is
recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy.
Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is
advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both
Euro and US dollar travellers cheques are widely accepted in
tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major
hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are
accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel
agencies. Banks and moneychangers are present in all tourist places
and in the major cities; all receipts from foreign exchange
transactions should be kept so rupees can be exchanged back into
foreign currencies on departure. Cash is needed when trekking.