Pashu means cattle,Pashupati means "lord of Cattles".The Temple of Pashupati is Pashupatinath Temple which lies in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the most holy places of Hindu pilgigrims.The temple is listed in
Unesco World Heritage List.
Kathmandu is also known as "City of Temples" and Pashupati is one of the most important temples.It is one of the oldest temples of Kathmandu Valley. It is also one of the most sacred temples of Lord Shiva.
No actul date is known about it's foundation."Shivaratri" or night of lord Shiva is the most important festival celebrated in this temple.Similarly Teej another famous festival of Hindu women is celebrated here. Along the shores of the Bagmati river near the temple lies "Arya Ghat", the most widely used place of cremation for the deceased in Nepal, especially in and around the Kathmandu valley. There is also a large market in the streets surrounding.
The temple is of pagoda architecture. The two level roofs are of copper with gold covering. It has four main doors, all covered with silver sheets. The western door has a statue of large bull or Nandi, again covered in gold. The idol is of black stone, about 6 ft in height and about 6ft circumference.
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