About pasupatinath

The temple of Pashupatinath is an important place in Kathmandu district from historical, religious and tourist point of view. This temple is located on the banks of Bagmati River in Ward No. 8 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. This temple is spread over 240 hectares of land. Pashupatinath Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1979, UNESCO listed the temple of Pashupatinath as a World Heritage Site. [1] Since it is the oldest religious site in Kathmandu Valley and the presence of very ancient places of worship, monastery temples and statues and ancient records, the temple area of Pashupatinath looks like an open museum. Pashupati Kshetra has always been a center of common faith and devotion for the devotees of Shaiva, Shakta, Vaishnava, Buddhist, Jain Saur, Ganapat, Nath Sikh etc. major sects. There are also various memorials and places of worship in the Pashupati area. [2] The temple of Pashupatinath remains as a living heritage. Bagmati river has further increased its glory in this holy place where rites from birth to death are performed.