Snapshots of Nepal ~ 5: Pashupatinath Hindu temple complex in Kathmandu, Nepal

Pashupatinath, the largest Hindu temple complex in Nepal, and also one of four most important religious sites for the devotees of Lord Shiva in Asia, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

The Bagmati River runs through the temple complex and is the site for cremations along its banks.

Here are some shots I took at Pashupatinath.

Entering Pashupatinath
One of the many souvenir stalls lining the entrance into Pashupatinath Hindu temple complex in Kathmandu, Nepal. The multi-coloured powder is sold for the celebration of the Holi festival.

The Singing Bowl
Our guide demonstrating how the singing bowl works

Another souvenir stall near the entrance of the Pashupatinath where you’ll find items such as woven wall hangings, traditional print table cloths, bed covers, statues of Hindu deities and Lord Buddha, wood carved and bronze & brass molded souvenir items.
Definitely a souvenir collector’s haven!

Echoes
dozens of small Shiva shrines all in a row

The Door
Intricate wood carved windows and big door seen at Pashupatinath

On the banks of the Bagmati River
A Hindu cremation ceremony in progress at the Pashupatinath. Cremations are carried out on raised platforms provided along the Bagmati River within the temple complex

A rather dry Bagmati River when I visited

Show Me The Money!
Yogis or sadhus are such colourful characters… Found this group within the grounds of the temple, and when I moved to take a picture, they promptly asked for payment! With some covering their faces when I didn’t… Oh well, thank goodness for zoom…

Pashupatinath
Over the rooftops

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My other posts on Nepal:-

- Kathmandu on bike
- Little old woman of Pottery Square
- Snapshots of Nepal ~ Part 1 and Part 2
- Souvenirs at Bhaktapur
- Hello... ~ from Bhaktapur, Nepal!
- Girl buying fruits
- Pottery Square of Bhaktapur ~ Part 1 and Part 2
- Bhaktapur - A cornucopia of culture, colours and heritage!

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