About Pashupatinath Temple:
- It is a Hindu temple located on both banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Pashupati, protector of animals.
- There has been a religious foundation here since at least the 5th century BCE, though the oldest recorded temple dates from 400 CE.
- The original, mainly wooden, buildings were eaten by termites and replaced by the current stone and metal structures in the 15th century CE.
- In 1979, the temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Features:
- The main temple is designed in the Nepalese pagoda style, with a tiered roof and plinth.
- It is a cubic construction with four main doors, all covered with silver sheets.
- The two-storied roof is made from copper and is covered with gold.
- The temple has two interior rooms where the Pashupatinath idol is placed.
- One of the most astonishing decorations of the temple is the huge golden statue of Nandi, Shiva’s bull.
