Nepal Pilgrimage Tour - Hindu Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal

Popular Hindu Pilgrimage Places

Popular Hindu Pilgrimage Places:

Nepal, the unique country with the scenic beauty and the pilgrimage place, here the different caste of people follow different religions and the differentiation of the religion and caste brings automatic difference in the pilgrimage monuments having their unique rituals and festival dates too. Below are the few Hindu Pilgrimage places which attract tourists and Hindu followers from all over the world for the sake of their religious benefit. Some of the Hindu Pilgrimage places are listed in the World Heritage Sites (UNESCO).

(A) Pashupatinath Temple

Introduction:
Pashupatinath is a structure with a rooftop and a brilliant tower. It is situated on the Western bank of Bagmati River and is viewed as a magnum opus of Hindu design. It is the cubic development with four principle entryways, all secured with silver sheets.

Structure

The two-storied rooftop is produced using copper and is secured with gold. This lavishly beautified temple with wooden models is accepted to make wishes work out as expected. A standout amongst the most surprising designs of the temple is the immense brilliant statue of Nandi – Shiva's bull.

Famous Due to what?

To the extent Shiva is viewed as the benefactor of creatures and every single living being, monkeys and deer are meandering all around the temple complex on the two banks of Bagmati. Monkeys are all the time antagonistic; they ask for nourishment, grab things from reckless vacationers and may even be risky. It is likewise extremely regular to meet Sadhus here.

Sadhus are meandering parsimonious yogis, who are endeavoring to procure freedom from the cycle of death and resurrection by pondering. They have one of a kind appearance with explicit yellow artistic creations on their bodies.

(B) Swayambhunath Temple

Location

Swayambhunath is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city.

Introduction:History

As indicated by Swayambhu Purana, the whole valley was once loaded up with a colossal lake, out of which grew a lotus. The valley came to be known as Swayambhu, signifying "Self-Made." The name originates from an endless self-existent fire (svyaṃbhu) over which a sūpa was later built.

At the point when this temple was established around 2,000 years prior, Kathmandu Valley was loaded up with an incredible lake. As per Buddhist legend, a solitary impeccable lotus developed in the focal point of the lake. At the point when the bodhisattva Manjusri depleted the lake with a slice of his sword, the lotus blossom settled over the slope and mysteriously changed into the stupa. Accordingly, it is known as Oneself Made (Swayambhu) Stupa.

The most punctual composed record of the Swayambhunath Stupa presence is a fifth century stone engraving, however, researchers accept there was likely a hallowed place here as right on time as the first century. Indeed, even before that, almost certainly, animist ceremonies occurred on this slope. Swayambhunath is one of Nepal's most established Buddhist sanctuaries and it has an antiquated air, particularly when one methodologies by walking with the explorers.

Style

The stupa comprises of a vault at the base, above which is a cubical structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in each of the four bearings. There are pentagonal Toran present over every one of the four sides with statues engraved in them. Behind or more the Torana there are thirteen levels. Over every one of the levels there is a little space above which the Gajur is available. The stupa has numerous curios inside it.

Importance due to what?

While Swayambhunath Temple is a Buddhist temple, Hindus are likewise visit guests to the heavenly holy place. The Harati Devi Temple is extremely well known with Hindu journeys and there are numerous other consecrated sanctuaries and asylums around the Swayambhunath Temple. The Shantipur temple isn't excessively far from the Swayambhunath Temple and has a fascinating element with regards to that a sacred man has been inside the temple reflection for around 1500 years.

(C) MANAKAMANA TEMPLE

Manakamana temple is situated at about 1300 meters at a top of a hill surround by a small village community. It is about 9 Km north-east of the town of Muglin and at about 90 Km West from Kathmandu and East from Pokhara.

Manakamana Temple Visit is an acclaimed visit among the Hindus since it takes them to Manakamana Devi, who is a goddess that will satisfy their desires. Numerous fans have their desires satisfied by her. Manakamana isn't just her name; it is the name of a spot.

The Manakamana Temple disregards the Trishuli and Marshyangdi waterway valleys, and offers stunning perspectives on the Manaslu, Himalchuli and Annapurna mountains toward the north. The temple is set in a square, which is neglected by a gigantic hallowed magnolia tree. Two prominent celebrations, Dasain (in September-October) and Bother Panchami (July – August), draw huge quantities of explorers from all through the nation.

(D)Budhanilkantha Temple

Budhanilkantha temple, also known as the Narayanthan Temple, is situated in Kathmandu, at the foot of the Shivpuri Hills in the northern-most part, is about 8 km from the city. The statue symbolizes Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as one of the 'Trimurtis', along with Brahma and Shiva.

The water in Budhanilakantha is believed to have originated from Gosainkunda, a lake formed as a result of Lord Shiva's trident striking with the mountainside.

Cut from a solitary square of dark basalt stone of obscure birthplace, the Budhanilkantha statue is 5 meters long and it lies in a leaning back position inside a recessed tank of water (speaking to the vast ocean) that is 13 meters long. Called the Resting Vishnu.

Every year during the Haribondhini Ekasashi (Oct- Nov), in the month of Kartik a mela(ritual) is performed. During that day, thousands of Hindu pilgrims all over Nepal and India come together to celebrate the festival.

(E) Muktinath Temple

Muktinath Temple is located at an altitude of 3710 meters above sea level and situated 24 km northeast direction of Jomsom. It can also be reached after crossing Thorong-La mountain pass in Annapurna Conservation Area, Mustang district of Nepal.

It has a pagoda style design, dedicated to Lord Bishnu, in a picturous location. You can see 108 water spouts behind this beautiful temple, in the shape of cow headed, and it was believed that one who takes bath on 108 water spouts is supposed to washed away his sins in life.It draws a lot of visitors during the festival season of Janaipurnima, not only this it is also a tourist place which attracts lots of tourists due to snow clad Mountains and the naturally ripen apples and apples products.

The Kali Gantaki riverbed downstream from Muktinath is the sole source of the rare Shaligram stones that are required to establish a temple of Vishnu anywhere in the world.

(F)Tal Barahi Temple

Tal Barahi temple, otherwise called Lake Temple or Barahi temple is a two-story pagoda temple situated in the Kaski Locale of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. It is a hindu temple of the Goddess Durga (Barahi), the defender of divine beings. It is situated in a little island on the south east segment of Phewa Lake in Pokhara.The temple is utilized for love by Hindus.

The first structure of the temple is made of stone and has a thatched rooftop. The sensational magnificence of its area itself pulls in everybody. As the temple lies in between the lake it needs to be reached by the boat.

Due to the scenic beauty of Phewa Lake and the Island in between the temple holds many tourists every now and then. The Temple is the reincarnation of the Durga the protector of the people. It is a holy place for people of different country who celebrate Hindu festivals.