Pashupatinath(Lord Shiva) Temple-One Part of Kedarnath Jyotirlinga- Kathmandu-Nepal

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the major Hindu Temple in Nepal.Pashupatinath Temple is known as Heart of Nepal and very oldest and bigest temple of Nepal.Pashupathinath is the guardian spirit and the holiest of all Shiva shrines in Nepal.Pashupatinath Temple is One Part of among one of Dwadash Jyotirlinga of Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple.Here is Some Information about Pashupatinath(Lord Shiva) Temple in Kathmandu Nepal.

Location: Bank of sacred bagmati river, Kathmandu
Built in: 5th Century
Built By: King Mandev
Dedicated to: Lord Shiva
Entry:Free
Photography: Not Allow (Inside)
Visiting Timing: 1 Hour
Best time to Visit:Oct to March(Shivratri)

Significance: One Part o Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Temple Timing: Temple Premises: 4:00 Am- 7:00 Pm
Jyotirlingas: 5:00 Am - 12:00 Pm, 5:00 Pm - 7:00 Pm

Phone : +977 – 9803021519

Website: www.pashupatinathmandir.com

Email: nepalrudraksha1@yahoo.com
Nearest Railway Station: Bhikhna Thori Rail Way Station-93 KM

Nearest Airport: Gorakhpur Airport-242 KM

More Information about Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath temple is the biggest and most visited temple of lord shiva in the world.The temple is located about 5 kms north-east of Kathmandu situated at the banks of bagmati river at the middle of the kathmandu valley.The temple was built in around 4th century and built by king Mandev. The ancient lichavi king of nepal who was big shiva bhakta.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.Pashupatinath Jyotirlinga is known as half jyotirlinga because half part is belive Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.Pashupatinath Temple employs a pagoda architecture declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Pashu means leaving beings, and Pati means master. In other words Pashupati is the master of all living beings of the universe. The puja at temple is carried out regularly even in critical condition in nepal. Nepalese people believe pashupatinath as national deity of nepal.The temple in Pagoda style has gold gilted two tier roof and richly carved silver doors which are famous for the superb architecture.

The temple is famous for a three feet high lingam called Chaturmukha (four faces). The faces look towards four different directions - east, west, north, and south. Each face represents different incarnations of Shiva, such as Sadjyota, Vamdeva, Tatpurusha, and Aghor.Thousands of devotees from within and outside the country come to pay homage to Pashupatinath every day. And on special occasions like Ekadasi, Sankranti, Mahashivratri, Teej Akshaya, Rakshabandhan, Grahana (eclipse), Poornima (Full moon day) people congregate here in far greater number. The main festival of pashupatinath temple is Shivaratri which is celebrated every year with huge enthusiasm and gala.

There are many monkeys in the temple, so make sure you are not carrying plastic bags, fruits or other offerings openly. There is a place to leave your footwear. There is an arti on the backside of the temple facing the river and the back of the temple.This temple was connected to the Lingayat movement of Baseveshwara in Karnataka and the priests who perform the services at this temple speaks Kannada.The main temple houses the sacred "linga" (or phallus) of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer. Sections of the temple complex have been renovated and rebuilt after earthquakes, and there have been hundreds of additions over the centuries.Photography or any bag is not allowed inside temple premises. There are lockers available for bags and shoes.

Last year in Pashupatinath Temple here had survived the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that flattened several World Heritages like iconic Dharhara tower and Darbar Square in Nepal, but this temple is very safe so exampe of live god in this temple.Really Pashupatinath temple is the olddest ,biggest ,richest and most famous temple in kathmandhu.

Pashupatinath Temple History

Pashupatinath Temple, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world, Pashupatinath Temple's existence dates back to 400 A.D.Pashupati was a tutelary deity of the ancient rulers of the Kathmandu Valley; in 605 AD, Amshuvarman considered himself favored by his touching of the god's feet.By the later Middle Ages, many imitations of the temple had been built, such as in Bhaktapur (1480), Lalitpur (1566) and Benares (early 19th century). The original temple was destroyed several times until it was given its present form under King Bhupalendra Malla in 1697.

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.

Pashupatinath Temple Architecture

Pashupatinath Temple employs a pagoda architecture. The roofs of the temple are made with copper and painted with gold.The Pashupatinath temple is pagoda style with three storey building. Three storey building is made up of gold roof along with various wooden art and architecture of various god and goddess. At very top of temple there is Gold trishul ,Damaru and Gajur(crown).The very big bull (vehicle of shiva) is situated in front of west face.The western door has a statue of a large Bull, Nandi, is ornamented in gold. This black stone idol, about 6 ft in height and circumference, adds to the beauty and charisma of the temple. The pashupatinath temple have four entrance gate. All four entrance is made of silver. Inside temple premises there are many God (Protector of shiva). As well as outside temple also there are many temples dedicated to different god/goddess who have directly and indirectly relationship to lord pashupatinath. The main attraction of this temple is the shining Shivalinga and the huge golden statue of Shiva’s Bull, Nandi.From the Eastern bank of the river the main temple can be seen in its whole beauty. The majority of these buildings are small single storey constructions made from stone. From the outside these buildings are reminding crypts, but in reality these are sacral buildings, created for holding the symbol of the deity Shiva - lingam (erect phallus). Lingams can be found all over the complex.The present architectural nature of Pashupatinath temple came into existence as a result of renovation by Queen Gangadevi during the reign of Shivasimha Malla.

Most Important see at Pashupatinath Temple

Gold-painted images of guardian deities

Chaturmukha (four-faced statue)

Chadeshvar, an inscribed Licchavi linga from the 7th century

Brahma Temple

Dharmashila, a stone where sacred oaths are taken

Arya Ghat

Gauri Ghat (holy bath)

Pandra Shivalaya (15 shrines)

Gorakhnath and Vishwarup Temples

Guhyeshwari (Guhjeshwari) Temple

Kirateshwar Mahadeva Mandir and Surya Ghat

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Nearest Hotels and Restaurants of Pashupathinath Temple

Hotel Narayana-0.1 km
Gaushala Tilganga, Kathmandu

Hotel Mansarover-0.3 Km
Pashupatinath Road Mitrapark
Kathmandu

Pashupatinath Road Mitrapark
Jay Bageshwori, Pashupati,
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Phone: +977 1447 3790

Mahadev Hotel-0.5 Km
Bagdurbar, Pokharaline
Kathmandu

Palagya Hotel-0.5 Km
Near Tribhuvan International Airport,
Gaushala,Kathmandu

The Amadablam Hotel-0.6 Km
Pingalsthan,Kathmandu

Hotel Pashupati Plaza-0.6Km
Gpo box 11502, Gaushala
Kathmandu

Hotel Travel Inn-0.6 Km
Gaushala 9,Kathmandu

Hotel Shraddha Palace-0.7 Km
Gaushala Chowk,Kathmandu

The Dwarika's Hotel-0.8
Battisputali,Kathmandu

Mirage Lords Inn Kathmandu-1.0 km
310 Battisputali Road
Kathmandu

How To Reach Pashupathinath Temple Kathmandu

There are many public and private vehicals available to rech Pashupahinath Temple Kathmandu. There is a regular bus service to and from from this place. One can also stop by the place while coming from or going to Boudhanath, which is more than half day's affair from Kathmandu. One can also walk down to Boudhanath as it just half an hour walk from here and vice-a-versa. It takes approximately 45 minutes to reach Goshala, the stop for Pashupatinath.Battery-operated Safaa tempos depart from near the Ratna Park office in Kathmandu and drops the pilgrims at Ring Road, west of Pashupatinath. Thereafter, a tempo going to Chabahil or Bodhnath can be hired.

By Rail: The Nearest Railway station is Bhikhna Thori Rail Way Station 93 KM from Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu Nepal.

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Gorakhpur Airport 242 Km from Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu Nepal.