Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- TulaNepal1 contributionVisit Pashupatinath TemplePashupatinath Temple, One of the busiest place with Mass Gathering, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Pashupati. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal near the Bagmati River. It is nice place to visit when you are in Kathmandu. Its shines Nepal culture and harmony among people.Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 March 2023
- Asia ExperiencesKathmandu, Nepal133 contributionsPopular temple of Lord Shiva in KathmanduThis is a very popular temple of Lord Shiva in Kathmandu, Nepal. Devotees from different countries visit this temple to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Temple is very big and there are many small temples around the main temple.Visited April 2023Written 25 May 2023
- KeKuPune, India388 contributionsDon't miss when in KathmanduIf you are visiting Kathmandu for the first time, you must visit Pashupatinath Temple. Wonderful group of temples with a lot of mythology around it. From temple architecture point of view as well, there is a lot to explore. You can hire a guide as well to understand more.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 18 October 2023
- ExplorerKlang, Malaysia95 contributionsIts a Holy place not to be missed before starting your hikingThis is a Holy temple of Lord Shiva. The temple structure is quite unique compared to other Hindu temples around the world. Only Hindus are allowed into the Temple. Others can be around the premises and go around it. No photos are allowed inside the temple premises. It's believed that one should visit this temple and get a blessing before going Hiking in Nepal. We were told to do so and we did. Our quest to reach ABC was very smooth. At the back of the Temple is the Holy River of Baghmati where prayers and rituals for the demise are carried out. You will need to pay NR1000 for each foreigner to enter. It's a very rare scene and if you can't take it, better not see it.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 23 October 2023
- Peter RDartford, United Kingdom1,239 contributionsA must place to visitA very sobering place to visit. From our vantage point on the opposite side of the river we were able to watch families bring their dead relatives to be cremated on the side of the river and then their ashes were swept into the river.. Their deep respect for the dead was evident in the way the whole process was undertaken. Swimming in the river were a number of small boys who had no concern for what was floating in the river.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 October 2023
- Ashish KohliFaridabad, India23 contributionsAbhisekam at Pashupatinath ji nepalWe stayed at hotel kailash kuti inn which is just opp the mandir. For hindus, who go here for religious yatra, it is best option. Fully veg hotel. We have darshans at mandir 3 times. 1. First day when we reach there in the afternoon, we went to mandir around 5pm. Evening aarti is at 6pm. All the four inner gates of mandir are open for darshans. 2. On the first day at our request hotel reception called pandit ji at hotel and we fixed for next morning. Also we purchased rudraksh malas from outside the hotel bazaar, which is the main rudraksh mkt. Abhishekam at mandir is from 9-11am. We went with panjit ji at 8.30. There he do pooja for around 1 hour in the mandir premises at some fixed place away from garbgreh. After that he took us to garbgreh and we had darshans from just 3-4 feet away from the lingam. Only mandir main pujaris are there near the lungam. They put our rudraksh malas on the lingham and give us back. They also give us two rudraaksh malas from there own. We paid our panjit ji as fixed by us. They charge inr3100 for pandit Or inr 5100 for two pandits etc. Pooja done by them was really very good. They themself got parchi from mandir for abhisekam. 3. On the last day of our trip to nepal, as we had purchased more rudraksh malas, we went again to mandir for darshans. Pujaris there touch the malas there and return us.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 November 2023
- Francisco RodriguezKathmandu, Nepal8 contributionsPrinciple pilgrimage site of HindusmPashupatinath Temple is considered as principle pilgrimage site of Hinduism. The temple is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites list for decades. The extensive Hindu temple has a sprawling collection of images, inscriptions, ashrams, temples and images. The temple has 275 holy abodes of Shiva as well. Temple architecture is quite intriguing as it is built in Nepalese pagoda style of architecture. The temple is located on the bank of holy river, Bagmati where cremation of dead body takes place.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 November 2023
- Rocks78New Delhi, India37 contributionsSpritual ExperienceIt was a divine experience. You will love it as a spritual place and not as tourist. Don't go if are going only as tourist because you tend to compare it as a tourist place only. This is a spritual place with divine energy which only a true heart can feelVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 November 2023
- Luca DsLivorno, Italy94 contributionsBeautiful place but the main temple is only for HinduI was sadly surprised to see that after paying 1000 rupees I was not allowed to visit the temple where are performed the Puja (rituals). It's a pity. In the churches and Buddhist temples you're not asked to what religion you belongVisited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 8 December 2023
- Joël LEngland, United Kingdom9 contributionsHindu Cremation explainedCremation by burning. It's not so surprising for me because when I was in India, on the banks of Ganges, I saw cremation. But to know the process it's great here. My guide Jayram explained to me that when the body is burnt all its positive and negative energies are burnt with fire. Nothing can escape fire, so to completely destroy the body firing cremation is important. It's great to know the Hindu Culture.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 21 January 2024
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Tenrai
Peterborough, UK161 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A beautiful experience and a must visit place to worship if you are in Kathmandu or in Nepal.
You will see and explore the richness of Nepalese l, hindu culture and of course the journey of life and death-in aryaghat.
You will see and explore the richness of Nepalese l, hindu culture and of course the journey of life and death-in aryaghat.
Written 18 February 2024
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Best Holidays Tour in Nepal
Nepal14 contributions
Jan 2024 • Business
My Pashupatinath Temple was sightseen with Global Nepal Treks! Pashupatinath is such a culturally rich and spiritually significant place, known for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Exploring it with a reputable trekking company like Global Nepal Treks must have added a layer of insight and expertise to your journey.
Written 17 February 2024
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Ram bdr
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
God bless (help) us every time if we remember or pray with our heart.
Visit Nepal one time in your life .never miss #Pasupatinath temple#
Visit Nepal one time in your life .never miss #Pasupatinath temple#
Written 10 February 2024
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Joël L
England, UK9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Cremation by burning. It's not so surprising for me because when I was in India, on the banks of Ganges, I saw cremation. But to know the process it's great here. My guide Jayram explained to me that when the body is burnt all its positive and negative energies are burnt with fire. Nothing can escape fire, so to completely destroy the body firing cremation is important. It's great to know the Hindu Culture.
Written 22 January 2024
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MRH R
Nepal5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Nice place to experience new culture and traditions. Looking at the life how it turns to end. Gives different ways of lookibg life
Written 19 December 2023
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Prince S
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Dec 2023 • Friends
My experience visiting at pashupati nath temple was very peaceful and religious,
We got chance to see the evening Aarti...
Overal our visit to pashupati nath was great.
We got chance to see the evening Aarti...
Overal our visit to pashupati nath was great.
Written 12 December 2023
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Luca Ds
Livorno, Italy94 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I was sadly surprised to see that after paying 1000 rupees I was not allowed to visit the temple where are performed the Puja (rituals). It's a pity. In the churches and Buddhist temples you're not asked to what religion you belong
Written 8 December 2023
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Rocks78
New Delhi, India37 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
It was a divine experience. You will love it as a spritual place and not as tourist. Don't go if are going only as tourist because you tend to compare it as a tourist place only. This is a spritual place with divine energy which only a true heart can feel
Written 22 November 2023
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Francisco Rodriguez
Kathmandu, Nepal8 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Pashupatinath Temple is considered as principle pilgrimage site of Hinduism. The temple is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites list for decades. The extensive Hindu temple has a sprawling collection of images, inscriptions, ashrams, temples and images. The temple has 275 holy abodes of Shiva as well. Temple architecture is quite intriguing as it is built in Nepalese pagoda style of architecture. The temple is located on the bank of holy river, Bagmati where cremation of dead body takes place.
Written 13 November 2023
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1 301 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This temple is dedicated to Pashupati, a form of Shiva and is near the Bagmati River in Kathmandu. It is a World Heritage Site It was built in the 1600s to replace the previous one, destroyed by termites
Written 8 November 2023
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Can a women would wear jeans
Gunti
Canberra, Australia4 contributions
Yes you can wear jeans
can cremation ground (ghat) of pashupatinath temple area be a attraction of dark tuorism
Dave
Kathmandu, Nepal28 contributions
Yes it is safe for all people
Jessica H
Florida284 contributions
What would people say is a fair amount of money to give a sadhu as an “offering” to take a photo? I’m not opposed to the idea - I sort of look at it as hiring a model, I happily give street buskers change if I like their act, etc - but I’d like to have a range to target.
Naresh J
DELHI INDIANational Capital Territory of Delhi, India237 contributions
Yes NPR 500 is fair amount
Ventilator Village
Chandigarh, India6 contributions
what is the timie of morning aarti at Pashupati nath ji temple?
Drurman
Ahmedabad, India334 contributions
Morning aarati is at 6 30 am
However it is evening Aarati which has more religious significance. If at all you want to attend aarati at Temple it is evening aarati which is worth attending. Starts at 6 pm and continues for practically 2 hours, open for all. Also known as Sandhya aarati carried out in very pious atmosphere. This Bagmati aarati is 200 years old ritual and is believed to bring you closer to God
Bighñaraj Boxi
Brahmapur, India36 contributions
How will we go to the Kathamandu from Delhi
BholaBanstola
47 contributions
There are at least four flight a day between Delhi and Kathmandu. The other way is to take a train up to Gorakhpur and by the surface you can drive to Kathmandu
My mother is suffering from osteoporosis. Her age is 69. She is from india. Would it be advisable to visit this temple during winter season in november month ?
BholaBanstola
47 contributions
The vehicle reaches right at the premises of the temple when you approach from Gaushala-Ban Kali part. There should not be any problems at all.
My mother is suffering from osteoporosis her age is 69 years.She is from india. Would it be advisable to visit pashupathinath temple?
She Who Dares to.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates74 contributions
It is doable from the entrance that we have used it actually took us around 10 -15 minutes depending on your pace. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the warm weather, bring a cap/umbrella, bottled water and a mask. No steep steps unlike the other temples in KTM. Enjoy your trip!
Durgesh T
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Is women allowed to visit the pashupatinath temple?
Nabaraj Thapa
Kathmandu, Nepal132 contributions
Yes, they can visit. There is 2 part in Pashupatinath Temple and you can visit outside for everyone and Only Hindus inside the temple. Hindu ladies are allowed to go and worship.
ranabhaskar3112@gmail.com
Kolkata (Calcutta), India6 contributions
which route bus will confortable for birganj bus stop to shree pashupati gaushala dharmashala,please tell
Shuddho G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India869 contributions
First,take a bus from Birganj to Kathmandu.After you reach Kathmandu city take a bus going towards Tribhuvan Airport.Speak to the conductor and ask him to drop you near Pashupatinath Temple.You can easily walk the the last 250 meters.
Rohibee
Barnala, India
What is best time to visit Lord Pashupatinath temple.
Morning or evening?
Amitabha D
Noida, India1 068 contributions
Morning would be best time
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