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The Pashupatinath Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath who is more commonly known as Lord Shiva. Located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, this temple has been listed as a World Heritage Site on UNESCO’s list. Let’s explores some interesting facts about Pashupatinath temple.

1. Existing since 400 A.D.

A row of temples at Pashupatinath
A row of temples at Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath Temple is not only religiously important; it is also historically important as it’s existence dates back to 400 A.D.
Source: wikipedia, image: flickr

2. The Legend related to its Origin

There is a famous legend related to the origin of Pashupatinath Temple. According to this legend, everyday a cow used to visit this specific spot and offer her milk to the ground. The owner of the cow saw her one day and got suspicious. So, he dug up the place and found the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Slowly more and more people gathered around the Shivalinga to worship and Lord Pashupatinath got popular while this place became a pilgrimage center.
Source: discover-nepal.tripod.com

3. The Structure

Pashupatinath TemplePashupatinath Temple is located on the Western Bank of river Bagmati. This temple is considered as a masterpiece of Hindu architecture. The main temple consists of a building with bunk roof and golden spire. It is cubic in shape and the four main doors are covered in silver sheets. Also the two storied roof had been constructed from pure copper covered with gold. The main attraction of this temple is the shining Shivalinga and the huge golden statue of Shiva’s Bull, Nandi.
Source: pashupatinathtemple.org, image: wikimedia.org

4. The Lingam

Pashupatinath shivalingaThe Lingam at Pashupatinath temple is very unique. Its uniqueness is due to the fact that the Lingam is four– faced. The faces are such that they are towards the four direction. The face facing East is called Tatpurusha, the one facing West is called Sadhyojata, the one facing North is called Vamadeva and the one facing South is called Aghora. The uppermost portion of the Shivlinga is called Ishan.
Source: bharatonline.com, image: flickr

5. Only Hindu can enter

pilgrims at aryaghatThe main temple of the Pashupatinath Temple can be accessed only by the Hindus. For people of all other religions all the other parts of the building are open except the main temple.
Source: pashupatinathtemple.org, image: flickr

6. Paintings and Sculptures

Temple doorThere are many uniquely artistic paintings and sculptures in different parts of the temple. At both sides of each door of the temple there are images of many Gods and Goddesses and Apsaras. Almost all these paintings are done in gold. Each and every beam which supports the roof of the temple are also sculpted with pictures depicting different types of sexual poses.
Source: bharatonline.com, image: flickr

7. Arya Ghat

arya ghat
Arya ghat
Arya Ghat at Pashupatinath temple is of special importance as this Ghat is the only place near the temple whose water is considered sacred enough to be brought into the temple. Also this Ghat is considered very auspicious and hence the member of Nepal’s Royal family are cremated here.
Source: hindutav.com, image: flickr

8. Nirvana seekers

sadhusIt is said that Pashupatinath temple is so blessed that if you are cremated in its premises you will again take birth as a human regardless of the sins you have done in your lifetime. So, a number of elderly people visit this place to spend the last few weeks of their lives in the Pashupatinath temple premise.
Source: pashupatinathtemple.org, image: flickr

9. Open air Cremation

Bagamati cremationEvery Day on the bank of Bagmati River beside which Pashupatinath temple is situated, open air cremation takes place. The eldest son of the deceased shaves his head and completes the rites. Instead of appearing grisly, the cremation appears quite serene.
Source: babakoto.eu, image: wikimedia.org

10. Unharmed during the 2015 Earthquake

2015 Earthquake in Nepal Pashupatinath Temple Area
2015 Earthquake in Nepal Pashupatinath Temple Area
On 25 April 2015, when an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Nepal it started turning most of the nearby structures and some UNESCO’s world heritage sites into dust. But Pashupatinath Temple which has withstood the test of time once again stood tall facing the disaster. With just a few cracks on the wall, it appeared as a miracle structure amid all dust and rubble. While devotees claimed it as a sign of divine power; others are claiming that its strong base and architecture are the main factors which helped Pashupatinath temple to withstand the effects of the earthquake.

Aditya is different than the normal child of his age. Media has named him Google Boy as he seems to know every answer. Some says , he is more than a Google boy. Something miraculous is going on within him which is able to explain by science until this time. For a kid that has never been to school, Aditya knows the answer for everything.
He acquired basic ABCD on his own but within a short period of time him and his parents realized that he had an extraordinary ability to store information in his brain. He remembers the name and occupation of everyone he meets , meaning of every words.

About Aditya Dahal (Nepali Google Boy)
According to news published on Sagarmatha Television & Image Television Nepal. Today Special show is focused on the four years old little boy Aditya Dahal from Chabahil, Kathmandu. He is also known as Nepali Google Boy. Aditya is different than the normal child of his age.
Video source : Sagarmatha/ Image Channel TV

Aditya was a normal baby till he was two and a half. Then, he lost his ability of normal speech and movement.

1. Due to his disability, his parents never thought of admitting him into school as he can neither talk nor even sit without help from others.

2. About two months back, the parents found that he could write though no one in the family had taught him how to read or write.

writes flawless Nepali but it does take him a lot of time to write a single word.

4. He answers almost all the questions a four year old boy would not be able to understand. (Examples are given below)

5. He has knowledge of other languages (Korean …).

6. Under the curiosity of interviewers from Nepali news channels, he’s predicted things. (Scripted below)

Here’s the video with English subtitles where he demonstrates his super-normal ability.

Published on 23 July 2015.
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