Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred temples of Hinduism. It is in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. It is the temple of the Hindu god Shiva.

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Pashupatinath Temple Media

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  15 Shivalayas and viewpoint for visitors overlooking the temple area

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  Temple structures along river bank

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  Panorama of Pashupatinath temple featuring the main temple's eastern gate, mini-temples and cremation spots along Bagmati river

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  Adi Shankaracharya math within temple complex. Adi Shankara was an 8th century Vedic scholar from Kerala, India

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  Pashupatinath during aarti (religious ritual)

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  Entrance to the main temple at Pashupatinath. Non-hindu's are not allowed inside this temple. Shiva's Nandi Bull can be seen from the rear. *Taken by: Peter Akkermans, Nepal May 2007*Website: flickr Tags*Pashupatinath Nandi

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  Gorakhnath Temple in Pashupati Kshetra. Gorakhnath was the disciple of Matsyendranath who is believed to have received teachings of Yoga from Shiva

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  Destruction of Dewal at Pashupatinath Temple Area during 2015 Earthquake in Nepal

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  This is a photo of a natural site in Nepal identified by the ID

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  11 Shivalayas in Pashupatinath, Kathmandu. These Shivalayas are located in the eastern part of the Pashupati temple, i.e. in the upper part of the Bagmati river. These shrines were constructed by Kazi Bal Narasingh Kunwar of Jung Bahadurs father. These pagodas are on the line of destruction. Each Shivalaya has a Shivalinga. These Shivalayas have also enhanced the beauty of Pashupati area.