Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu, and it is one of the biggest Hindu temples of Lord Shiva. It is located on the famous holy river Bagmati.
Pashupatinath temple was first established in the 17th century and UNESCO has listed this temple World Heritage Sites.
Only Hindu religious were allowed to go this temple. Non Hindu visitor are allowed to have look at the temple from the other bank of Bagmati river.
The temple is of pagoda style of architecture. All the features of pagoda style is founded here like cubic constructions, beautifully carved wooden rafters on which they rest (tundal). The two level roofs are of copper with gold covering. It has four main doors, all covered with silver sheets. This temple has a gold pinnacle, (Gajur), which is a symbol of religious thought. The western door has a statue of large bull or Nandi, again covered in gold. The deity is of black stone, about 6 feet in height and the same in circumference.Vasukinath lies to the east of Pashupatinath.
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