6 Amazing Facts to Know for the Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Nepal and is dedicated to Lord Shiva

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The temple complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979

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The entire complex is spread over an area of about 1.58 acres

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The temple showcases a unique pagoda-style architecture with a gilded rooftop, intricate wood carvings, and exquisite artwork

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Pashupatinath Temple is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu

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The area surrounding the temple complex is home to several cremation ghats where the last rites of Hindus are performed

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