Most Popular Hindu Temples in Nepal

Among the entire religion in the world, Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religion which compress more than 800 million devotees worldwide. However, most of the Hindus reside in Nepal, there are large numbers existing in India, Bangladesh and Indonesia too. Virtually 500 years ago the temple structure in Nepal was started and pronounced the conversion of Hinduism from the Vedic religion. The design of Hindu temples has progressed ever since ensuing in a grand diversity of techniques. Generally, the temples are committed to one major Hindu divinity and mark an icon of the divinity. As a result, idolization is well-liked in Hindu religion. Despite, it is not imperative for Hindu to visit their temple frequently, they employ in a most important responsibility in Hindu humanity and culture. The most popular Hindu temples in Nepal are named below. 

 Pashupatinath Temple The Pashupatinath temple is one of the lime lighted Hindu temples in the world. The word “Pashupatinath” means the God of Animals where numerous of monkeys has occupant the temple premise. Since 1979 Pashupatinath temple is an integral part of UNESCO world heritage site. It is settled in the reservoir of Bagmati River in north-east of Kathmandu valley and a most revered place of cremation for Hindus. Including the key temple Pashupatinath has other 518 temples and monuments and is one of the holy dwellings of lord Shiva on the continent. Hindus can for sure permit to enter the temple areas where others can only view from the other side of the river. Nearby the main temple of Pashupatinath there is the area of Kali, who married his own mother and so-called the biggest evil-doer, so Kali was cursed by gods to stay as a stone figure under the ground.

It is supposed that the more wrongdoings on earth, the more rise of that stone statue from the ground and once it completely comes out the entire world will bring to an end. Muktinath temple After Pashupatinath temple, the most sought-after temple by the Hindu people is the temple of Muktinath. Making Mount Thorung-la its base, Muktinath temple is standing at the high elevation of 3,800 meters in Mustang district. For both visitors and followers, Muktinath temple is accepted as pilgrimage tour in Nepal.

The temple has been carrying great weight for both Hindu and Buddhists. In pursuit of salvage (Mukti) from restless heart and need peace in soul, pilgrims and visitors across the world undertake the challenges of harsh and perilous routes towards Muktinath temple. Jomsom Muktinath trekking is popular trekking to visit the holy temple. Manakamana Temple The blessed place of Hindu goddess Manakamana temple is to be found in the Gorkha district of Nepal and is an epitome of deity Bhagwati and Parvati. The word Manakamana derives from the two Nepali words, “Mana and Kamana” which means heart for Mana and wish for Kamana. Thus, it is believed that all of those who make the visit to her temple to adore her will grant the wishes. 105 km far from Kathmandu the temple is sited and one can easily reach via cable car in present days. On the other hand, visitors can hike for a couple of hours to reach at the Manakamana temple.

Swoyambhunath Stupa (Temple) The temple that holds grand value for both Hindu and Buddhist and is one of the primeval religious sites of Nepal is Swoyambhunath Stupa. In recent years the Stupa is famous among the tourists by the name of Monkey Temple, due to the temple areas voluminous by the monkeys. According to the legend, long ago the place was inundated with water where packed of lotus grew. Swoyambhunath obtained its holly name while it was designed greater than self-explaining timeless flare. It is be composed of an arcade at its bottom; on the top is a cubical architecture that is highlighted with the eyes of Buddha, gazing the all four directions. There are five enormous golden effigies of Buddha that has added more attraction for the visitors. Swoyambhunath is a superior essence of architecture which arrogantly attitudes 365 pace of feet in walking above the surface.

Budhanilkantha Temple In the north-east of Kathmandu valley and at the bottom of Shivapuri hill the temple of Budhanilkantha is sited. In lying pose soaring in the water, the sacred image of Budhanilkantha represents god Vishnu. Through one and only stone with sleeping Vishnu and his crossed legs on big snake the image is engraved. The big snake is conveyance of god Vishnu and is the king of all serpent goddess. It is believed that while plowing the field, a farmer and his wife hit on a stone resulting stream of blood began to flow. This arrived finally the figure of lost Budhanilkantha and present position is placed in. Changu Narayan Temple    Just about 27 km far from Kathmandu and in the district of Bhaktapur the temple of Changu Narayan is placed. It is believed that, Changu Narayan is the oldest functioning temple in Nepal. The temple has numerous thirsts of tantric goddess enclosed by lions, elephants and ram-horned griffons that are carved on stones. In two-graded pagoda style, Changu Narayan temple is constructed and it is devoted to god Vishnu. It is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Bhaktapur and possibly the most photographed by the visitors. Dakshinkali Temple The temple of Dakshinkali is 21 km away southeast from Kathmandu and is positioned on the outside line of Pharping village.

Dakshinkali is the most important venerated temple devoted to goddess Kali. During the main festivals the goddess in the temple is offered animals’ sacrifices like hens and not castrated male goats which are common in the temple as worship. It is believed that, the king dreamed goddess Kali and asked him to build the temple here. So the king builds the temple as demanded by deity. Bangalamukhi Temple The temple of Bangalamukhi is located in Patan (Lalitpur) nearby the capital city. The temple is one of the ten appearances of wisdom deities that denote the ancient force of female potent. Ever since the Bangalamukhi is idolized to conquer the flaw like defeats changing into triumph, lack of success into accomplishment. To find the preferred spouse, unmarried followers especially worship Bangalamukhi temple and on the other hand married followers worship the temple for good and healthy children. Among youngster in Nepal the Bangalamukhi temple is far more well-liked.