………..Pashupatinath Temple of Kathmandu is considered to be one of the most important Hindu temples of the world. This two-tiered golden temple with four silver doorways and hundreds of Shiva linga's shrines and holy symbols is located on the holy river Bagmati, approximately 6 km east of Kathmandu. It was built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings. The beautifully sculpted the stone sculptures found here are the remains of its original beauty.
……….."Shivaratri" or night of lord Shiva is the most important festival celebrated in this temple regarded as the most sacred temple of Shiva (Pashupati) in Nepal. It is believed that to be cremated here after death will release one from the cycle of repeated birth and death. It is said that Lord Siva came and lived here because it was a perfect place for a holiday (ban vihar).
Our next discription here will be of LUMBINI - birth place of Lord Buddha
