Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath temple is the biggest temple complexes in south Asia. Pashupatinath temple is the most famous tourist site in Kathmandu of Lord Shiva’s temple, Pashupatinath Temple, which lies about 5 Km north east of Kathmandu. This temple is holiest Hindu Pilgrimage Shrines in Nepal with two tiered golden roof and four silver doors is situated of the bank of Bagmati River. Pashupatinath, 17th century temple, is a pagoda of brass and gilt with the silver plated gateways where non Hindus are not allowed to visit here but they can only see the gilded “Nandi, a bull”, Shiva’s Vehicle, inside the temple. They cannot enter the temple compound but can see the whole area from high Vantage point. It has very religious prestige and importance for Hindu’s all over the world and whole nation. Apart from the main shrine there are numerous temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses in the Pashupatinath temple area. The arts, cultures, beliefs, hopes, prayers, ancient carvings and having great spiritual and traditional importance it has become successful in making its position at UNESCO world heritage sites lists. Many tourists visit this holy temple every year and it is believed that one’s misfortune, bad luck, mistakes, obstacle in life and devotees sorrow are all washed away by Lord Shiva and give happy life after. Thousands of devotees gather in here during Shivaratri Festival and worship their almighty. This festival tells everything about this temple, devotees and its importance.