Sunday, January 22, 2012

Changu Narayan

 Changu Narayan: Narayan, or Vishnu, is the preserver of creation to Hindus. His temple near Changu village is often described as the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu Valley. a fifth century stone inscription, the oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is located in the temple compound and it tells of the victorious King Mandev. The temple, now covers sixteen hundred years of Nepalese art history. The temple, built around the third century, is decorated by some of the best samples of stone, wood, and metal craft in the valley. In the words of one tourist guide, "When you look upon Changu Narayan, you observe the complete cultural development of the Valley".
On the struts of the two-tiered Changu Narayan Temple, are the ten incarnations in which
Narayan destroyed evil-doers. A sixth-century stone statue shows the cosmic from of Vishnu, while another statue recalls his dwarf incarnation when he crushed the evil King Bali. Vishnu as Narsingha disembowelling a demon is particularly stunning. The western bronze doors sparkle in the evening sunlight, dragons decorate the bells, and handsome devas stare from the walls. Garuda, half man and half birds, is the steed of Vishnu, and his life-sized statue kneels before the temple.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Guheswari Temple




Kathmandu Nepal Guheswari temple, also spelled Guhyeshwari or Guhjeshwari temple is one of the revered holy temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Lord Shiva wandered the world carrying the body of Sati after she burned herself to death. During this process, her yoni, the female sexual symbol, fell at this place. King Pratap Malla built this temple in the 17th century.The temple name originates from guhya (cave) and ishwari (goddess). Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter this temple.Guheswari Temple is located near Pashupatinath temple. It represents female force.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Muktinath temple

Muktinath is one of the sacred dhams of Hindu religion.Muktinath is one of the sacred dhams of Hindu religion. It is believed that all miseries and sorrows are relieved once a person visits the temple. Mukti means "Nirvana" or emancipation, "Nath" means God. Both the Buddhists and Hindus hold the temple in high esteem. There are several pilgrimage sites bearing cultural and religious values. For western tourists, a trip to Muktinath not only provides a trek of a lifetime amidst the barren valley and lofty Himalayan Ranges,A but also gives them an opportunity to see the homogeneity of Hinduism and Buddhists in the same place. It is believed that all miseries and sorrows are relieved once a person visits the temple. Mukti means "Nirvana" or emancipation, "Nath" means God. Both the Buddhists and Hindus hold the temple in high esteem. There are several pilgrimage sites bearing cultural and religious values. For western tourists,a trip to Muktinath not only provides a trek of a lifetime amidst the barren valley and lofty Himalayan Ranges, but also gives them an opportunity to see the homogeneity of Hinduism and Buddhists in the same place.

Ram janaki temple



According to Vedic literature, the present Ram Janaki Temple in Janakpur is located at the birthplace of Goddess Sita,consort of Lord Rama. As mentioned in the great epic of the Ramayana, the area belonged to the realms of King Janak. The Ram Janaki Temple is one of the most holy places for Hindus.  Various vestiges of the 11th and 12th Century AD can be found. The temple architecture is of a much later period, however its style is unique; a blend of classical and neo-classical design with elements of fortification within a unique environmental setting. The religious significance of the Ram Janaki Temple provides for it constant upkeep and maintenance. There are various areas that are potential archeological sites, though these have not been excavated. The Ram Janaki Temple is a religious site and therefore in this respect can be compared to numerous similar sites such as Lumbini World Heritage Site and Pashupati Monument Zone of Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site.

Pasupati nath


It is regarded as the most sacred temple of Pashupati in Nepal. "Shivaratri" or night of lord Shiva is the most important festival celebrated in this temple. Along the shores of the Bagmati river near the temple lies "Arya Ghat",the most widely used place of cremation for the deceased in Nepal, especially in and around the Kathmandu valleyThere is also a large market in the streets surrounding the temple.Vendors sell souvenirs to tourists, but also cloth, dyes, and religious supplies. Believers of the faith Hinduism are allowed to enter the temple. Non-Hindu visitors are allowed to have a look at the temple from the other bank of Bagmati river.The priests who perform the services at this temple are always from south India. This tradition is supposed to have started by Sage Shankaracharya in 6th century, ostensibly to stop human sacrifice which was prevalent in that temple.Another interpretation is that Indian priests are stationed at Pashupatinath because when the King passes away, the entire Nepali people are supposed to stop religious services and enter a year long period of mourning.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Bindabasini temple


Pokhara is a popular destination in Nepal. filled with many fascinating sights for tourists to investigate. One of the most popular and most visited of these is the intriguing Bindabasini Templeknown locally as Bindhyabasini Mandir. Standing proudly atop a hill, this striking temple looks calmly over the bustling city of Pokhara.The white pagoda-styled building of the Hindu Bindabasini Temple quietly sits at some 3000 feet above sea levelalong the renowned Annapurna and Machhpuchhare mountain ranges. It is located near the busy Old Bazaar of Pokhara, a center of commerce in the Himalayas.Bindabasini temple or Bindhyabasini Mandir is of great religious importance to Hindus living in the Pokhara region.It is a vital hub of religious fervor. The temple itself is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is Pokhara's chosen guardian deity. Durga, also known as Shakti or Kali has numerous manifestations and at the Bindabasini temple she is seen as Bhagwati,a blood-thirsty aspect of the goddess.

Baglung kalika

Baglung kalika is the famous place in baglung. Many visitors are visiting this temple.many people are workshoping thish temple.This temple is the culture temple. Thee are maney visitors are going thish place for interement and pray. The good ok this temple .All of the people  are blive that the Baglung kalika  is the gret good of Nepal . if she is happy than . she give more love and she complent of human intension.aglung kalika is the famous place in baglung. Many visitors are visiting this temple.many people are workshoping thish temple.This temple is the culture temple. Thee are maney visitors are going thish place for interement and pray. The good ok this temple .All of the people  are blive that the Baglung kalika  is the gret good of Nepal . if she is happy than . she give more love and she complent of human intension. Baglung and adjacent areas are well known for the folk Nepali music. The area has given rise to some of the more prominent names in folk music. Annual folk song competition held during the Chaitre Dashain festival attracts artists from all Baglung is connected to Beni Bazar of Myagdi to the north and Kusma Bazar of Parbat which are located 13 km to the north and 12 km to the south, respectively. A paved highway connects the town with Pokhara.