Nepal is one of the oldest country in world so, no doubt people in here follows most of the ancient religion. Nepal is one of the most culturally diversified country in the world. It is a home of more than 150 ethnicity. People in Nepal are mostly Hindus, Buddhist, Muslim, etc. with all these ethnicity and religions people in here live in a peace and harmony. Nepal is country where Lord Buddha was born. With lots of Hindus and Buddhist in here there are lots of Hindus temples and Buddhist stupas to visit around. The culture of Nepal is expressed through music, folk dance, festivals, foods and drinks. This country has so many temples, monasteries that are not only sacred but also adds a beauty to the country Nepal.
Some of the famous shrines in Nepal are:
Pashupatinath Temple
ABOUT
This temple is established during 5th century and is not only the sacred temple of Nepal but is also of the whole world. This temple lies in the bank of Bagmati river inside Kathmandu valley. This temple is built in Nepalese Pagoda style architecture. Hindu Sages from different part of the world stays here. Tourist from each and every part of the world visit this temple to find out inner peace and to take blessing from the lord Shiva. Pashupatinath is a temple of lord Shiva, Pashupatinath means "lord of the pets".
Legend says that once cow herdsman found his cow giving its milk to the mother Earth for several days in a same spot. After seeing this cows herdsman dig that spot and discovered a shivalinga of Pashupatinath. From that very day that is place is worshiped by Hindus from around the world. Some legend says that the shivalinga that is in Pashupati area is of around 400 BC.
This temple is listed in a UNESCO world heritage sites.
LOCATION
This temple is located inside a Kathmandu valley in the bank of Bagmati river. It will take you around 10 to 15 minutes from Tribhuwan International airport to reach this temple.
Swayambhunath Stupa
ABOUT
Swayambhunath also known as a monkey temple located in a uphill of Kathmandu valley is one of a oldest temple of Nepal. It is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage to visit around. According to legends and dynasty books this stupa was built by king Manadev in around 460 to 470 AD. This stupa consists of shrines and temples back dated to lichhvi period. This stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted in its white dome looking in all directions.
It is one of the major tourist attraction of Kathmandu valley. Buddhist chants you hear in this stupa will certainly make you feel peace. You can take a glimpse of Kathmandu valley from this temple. Although it is considered as a Buddhist site but lots of Hindus pilgrims from around the world also visit this stupa for blessing. This temple is listed in a UNESCO world heritage sites.
LOCATION
This stupa lies inside a Kathmandu valley. It will take you around 30 to 35 minutes to reach there from Tribhuwan international airport.
Manakamana Temple
ABOUT
Manakamana temple is one of the sacred temple for Hindus. Manakamana is derived from two words mana means Heart and kamana means Wish it means that those people who take blessing in this temple there wish gets fulfilled. This temple was built during 17th century and is believed that Maata or Goddess makes the wish fulfilled to those devotees who worship her. This temple is built in pagoda style and lies in a square pedestal.
This temple also attracts a lots of tourist. Previously reaching temple usually took around 3 hour long stiff trek but now with cable car being established it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to reach there. These cable car usually operates from morning 9 am to 5 pm. So lots of tourist comes here to take thrilling cable car ride.
LOCATION
This temple is located from 12 km south of town Gorkha and is approximately 140 km far from Kathmandu Valley and 3 to 4 hour bus ride from Pokhara.
Boudhanath Stupa
ABOUT
Boudhanath stupa is the most visit shrine for Tibetan Buddhist. It is one of the peaceful place you can visit inside Kathmandu valley. Buddhist chant echoing all around the stupa will help you to find inner peace. This stupa is somewhat similar to swayambhunath but is bigger in size, it is one of the world biggest stupas. Established around 590 to 604 AD lies in the way of ancient trade route from tibet which enters Kathmandu valley. This stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted in its white dome looking in all directions.
It is one of the major tourist attraction of Nepal as lots of Hindus and Buddhist from different part of the world visits this stupa in order to take blessing. This place is listed in UNESCO world heritage sites. This stupa is surrounded by lots of food stalls so make sure to visit those stall where you can find the mixture of Nepali-Tibetan culture food.
LOCATION
This stupa is located around 10 to 11 km far from Kathmandu main city area and it will take around 20 to 25 minutes from Tribhuwan international airport by bus.
Pathivara Mata Temple
ABOUT
Pathivara Temple is one of the most famous and most visited holiest place in Eastern Nepal. It is also holiest shrine for limbu people. It is believed that once shepherds lost lots of their sheep in a place where this temple stands now. These heartbroken shepherds dreamed that goddess ordered them to make sacrifice of sheep and build a shrine in her honor. After offering sheep to goddess all those sheep suddenly came back so from that day this temple is considered as holiest Mata temple.
Lying in the lap of Himalayas the scenic view from this temple is simply breathtaking. With a view of Kanchenjunga mountain and seeking blessing from the goddess is a dream of anyone. So you should make this in your bucket list.
LOCATION
It lies in Taplejung, one of a district in eastern Nepal. To take blessing from goddess we must have to trek for about 4 to 5 hours. 7 to 8 hour bus ride from Bhadrapur airport and than trekking. It is not an easy destination, but the view of Himalayas and hills covered with Rhododendron during trekking period will certainly gives you goosebumps.
Maya Devi Temple(Lumbini)
ABOUT
The place from where Buddhism started, birth place of Gautam Buddha. It is one of the holiest shrine of the world. It is most visit site for every Buddhist from around the world. This temple is the place where queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama. This temple is listed in a UNESCO world heritage sites and is located in province No. 5 of Nepal.
The holy site of Lumbini has ruins of monasteries, sacred Bodhi Tree, ancient bathing pond, the Ashoka pillar. From morning to evening pilgrims from different country perform chanting and meditation at this site.
LOCATION
This temple is situated in Rupandehi district in province No.5 of Nepal.
So these are the few religious temples and stupas in Nepal where lots of devotees from around the world comes to pray to their god. These temples has made Nepal country as one of the culturally diversified country in the world.
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