Nepal is rich in religious and cultural legacy. It is also called the house of Gods and Goddesses. Many national and international tourists find their way to some of the major spiritual sites of Nepal. The most beautiful thing about Nepal is that you will never run of religious places here. This country houses scores of ancient temples that are designed in the same archaic architectural style. People know Nepal as the home of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, but fewer people know that there is no dearth of other tourist destinations in Nepal.
Let's have a look at some popular temples in Nepal:
1. Pashupatinath Temple – A Religious Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva:
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most pristine Hindu temples in Nepal. This temple doesn’t need an additional introduction for those people who are following the Hindu religion. People come here to worship ‘Lord Shiva’ from diverse parts of the globe. This temple lies on the bank of the ‘Bagmati’ River. Only Hindu religious people can enter the temple's premises while others are not allowed there, and they can only observe from the banks of the Bagmati Temple. This temple is also listed in the ‘UNESCO World Heritage Site.’ It is situated 5 km north of Kathmandu valley and designed in pagoda style.
2. Manakamana Temple – A Mysterious Hindu Temple:
Manakamana temple is another popular Hindu temple in Nepal. It is situated in the ‘Gorkha’ district of Nepal. People have come here to fulfill their wishes since the 17th century. Manakamana also has origin from the words “Man,” which means heart (soul), and “Kamana” means to wish, so it is called Manakamana. It is situated 106 km away from the ‘Kathmandu’ district. This temple has a mystery that you can explore during your delightful Nepal tour. It is believed that it was made when the farmer accidentally hit the stone and blood & milk came out of it, later it was declared as the recreation of a Goddess and this huge temple was made there and in the present as Manakamana Temple. In the earlier time, mostly Hindu people go there for worship, but now people of other religions are also going there.
3. Swayambhunath Stupa – Hindu & Buddhist Religion Site:
Swayambhunath Stupa is both a Hindu & Buddhist temple in Nepal. If you wish to witness the best of Nepal, then this temple is one of the best places to get along with the spiritual beauty. Its extravagant white vault & radiant, brilliant tower are noticeable from all sides of the Kathmandu valley. There, chronicled records found on a stone drawing that confirms the Stupa was at that point a vital ‘Buddhist’ journey goal by the 5th century AD. In any case, it is the birthplace, time to a significantly prior era, well before the landing of Buddhism into the valley. The 15th century ‘Swayambhu Purana’ recounted a supernatural lotus planted by a past Buddha, and it bloomed from the lake that once secured Kathmandu valley. It is one of the most splendid temples in Nepal.
4. Janakpur Temple – Goddess Sita’s Temple:
The Ram Janaki Temple is situated in Janakpur (Nepal). It is dedicated to the Goddess Sita (Wife of Lord Rama). It is related to the considerable epic of the “Ramayana,” and the range had a place with the domains of King Janak. The Ram Janaki Temple is the most heavenly place for Hindu people. Various remnants of the 11th and 12th Century AD can be found here. The religious importance of this temple accommodates its stable upkeep and support. This temple is one of the most famous Nepal tourist attractions. This temple is a religious site and can be contrasted with diverse comparative locales like the Lumbini World Heritage Site and Pashupati Monument Zone of Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site.
5. Maydevi Temple – A Buddhist Temple:
The most significant temple in Lumbini (Nepal) is the charming Maya Devi Temple, named after the mother of the Lord Gautama Buddha. This is one of the 4 most sacred places in all of Buddhism. Other famous destinations are – Bodhgaya, where he got illumination under the holy Bodhi tree; Sarnath (north of Varanasi), where he gave his 1st sermon & lessons; and Kushinagar, where his physical body passed on. These consecrated Buddhist places are in India except for the sanctuary in Lumbini in Nepal near the Indian outskirt.
6. Boudhanath stupa – Tibetan Buddhists Place:
Boudhanath stupa is a Buddhist temple in Nepal. It is the central point of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu & wealthy in Buddhist imagery. The Boudhanath stupa is located in the town of Boudha on the eastern edges of the Kathmandu district. Bodnath was most likely worked in the 14th century after the Mughal intrusions. This temple is on the top of the list of things to do in Nepal. Today it becomes a necessary destination of journey and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and nearby Nepalis. The spiritual aura of this majestic temple is beyond any description. Nepal tour is incomplete without paying a visit here.
6. Muktinath Temple – A Temple of Various Hindu Deities:
While on your Nepal holiday, visit Muktinath temple, perched at the height of 3,710 m from the foot of the mountain ‘Thorong La Mountain’ in Mustang locale (Nepal). It is one of the best religious and vacationer goals of the country. It is the holy place for both Hindu and Buddhist religions. This place is covered in a small area and contains a human-sized luminous statue of Lord Vishnu known as Shri Mukti Narayana. It also has bronze pictures of Bhoo Devi (the Earth-goddess), the Goddesses Saraswati and Janaki Devi (Sita), Garuda (the mount of Vishnu), Luv-Kusha (the children of Rama & Sita), and the Sapt Rishis (7 Sages made by Lord Brahma).
7. Pathibara Devi Temple:
Pathibhara temple, also known as Mukkumlung, is one of the most significant Hindu temples in Nepal. Located on top of the Taplejung hills, this temple offers scenic views of Mount Kanchenjunga. Pathibhara temple is dedicated to Pathibhara Devi, also known as AdiKali, Maha Maya, Maha Rudri, among many other of her divine forms. This temple is considered one of the holiest temples, and many people travel from various parts of Nepal and India to seek the blessings of the goddess.
, The story regarding how and why the temple was built says how divine Pathibara Devi is. The story is that when the local shepherds were moving their sheep from one place to another, they lost hundreds of their sheep while grazing at the same place where the temple stands today. One day, the shepherds had a dream in which Pathibratha Devi ordered them to carry out ritualistic sacrifice of sheep. When the sacrifice was offered, the lost sheep returned to the temple all of a sudden. Since then, this ritual of offering sacrifices has been an important part of this temple. It is believed that Pathibhara Devi has supernatural powers, and she always fulfills her devotees' dreams and wishes. The hill goddess, Pathibhara, is believed to be a fierce goddess who can be easily pleased with a simple and selfless act of prayer and sacrificial offerings (sacrifice of one's ego and greed).
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