Trip to Temple: Pashupatinath-Manakamana-Muktinath - Janakpur
Trip to Temple is one of the most famous and important tour packages in Nepal for Hindu religious devotees, if you are planning to visit Nepal first time and are interested in temples then Trip to Temple is the perfect tour package for you.
Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for Shiva devotees. The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple and is considered to be the holiest of all Hindu Temples. This is a two-tiered golden temple with four silver doorways, hundreds of Shiva linga's shrines, and holy symbols. It is located on the holy river Bagmati, 6 km east of Kathmandu. Non- Hindus are not allowed into this temple. It is believed that this temple was built long before the Christian era begins. The Pashupati Temple was built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings, Its original beauty still remains with the beautifully sculpted stone sculptures found here. Thousands of Hindus come each year to Shivaratri.
Manakamana Temple (The Wish-fulfilling Goddess) The Manakamana temple lies 100 km from the western part of Kathmandu situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart, and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her.
Trip Highlights
- Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu) – One of the holiest Jyotirlingas for Hindus, (and Visit ancient religious landmarks in Kathmandu Valley).
- Muktinath Temple – Sacred Vaishnavite shrine (destination for Hindu and Buddhist devotees, and Combine spirituality with breathtaking mountain backdrops.).
- Manakamana Temple – wishes Fulfills Goddess (reachable by cable car).
- Janakur – Birthplace of Goddess Sita, (especially during Vivah Panchami (celebration of Lord Ram & Sita’s wedding)
Muktinath Temple is the famous Temple lies in the district of Mustang. Muktinath is a pilgrimage place for both Buddhists and Hindus. It is situated 48 km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3749 m. Its main shrine is a pagoda-shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Behind the temple, there are 108 waterspouts cast in the shape of cow-headed pour holy water. Here lots of pilgrims take a bath in the ice-cold holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range. During the festival of Janai Purnima, Hindu devotees gather here to pay homage to lord Muktinath. Another famous temple of Jwaladevi, the goddess of flame, is situated about a hundred meters south of Muktinath.
There are several ways to get to Muktinath from Kathmandu. Either take a direct Helicopter from Kathmandu or Pokhara either Pokhara to Jomsom by flight then by jeep, or by jeep from Pokhara to Muktinath.
Janakpur, Birthplace of Goddess Sita "Janaki Temple" a sacred city in Nepal’s Terai region, Major pilgrimage site for Hindus, especially during Vivah Panchami.
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