essay on holi festival in nepal

 

Essay on famous religious place of Nepal

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the largest and holiest Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The Pashupati region is considered one of the most important places of pilgrimage by followers of Hinduism. Thousands of devotees from inside and outside the country come every day to pay Pashupatinath age. During the Shivaratri festival, the Pashupatinath temple lights up with the lights of the ghee lamps that shine all night and the temple stays open all night. Thousands of devotees take ritual baths in the Bagmati River on the day of the festival and observe a sage from different parts of Nepal and India who comes here on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. The temple is known for its majestic and striking pagoda-like architecture. The roofs of the two-tiered temple are decorated with gold and the four main doors are silver. Pashupatinath Temple and its complex have also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979. One of the best times to visit this temple is during Shivaratri.

Janaki Temple

Janaki Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Sita. There are about 70 temples around the main shrine of the Janaki temple. The temple is named after the legendary King Janak. Janaki temple is also called Naulakha Mandir (a nine lakh temple), named after the total construction cost. It is built in the mixed style of Mughal and Hindu architecture. It is a three-story structure made entirely of stone and marble. There are 60 rooms decorated with the Nepalese flag, stained glass windows, carvings and paintings of Mithila, with beautiful windows and barred turrets. Thousands of pilgrims gather at the temple in November and December for the city's main annual festival, Viva Panchami. Here the weddings of Sita and Rama are repeated several times. This is an equally popular time for modern weddings

Muktinath Temple

Muktinath could be a sacred place for Hindu and Buddhist pioneers. This temple is located in the Mustang district at an height of 3,710 meters above sea level. On the terrace of this temple called Muktidhara are 108 gargoyles from which the frozen water of bullhead and two lakes flows continuously. Showering in these 108 gargoyles and two lakes is said to bring salvation. For Muktinath darshan the best time to visit is October, November, December and March, April and May. At this time of the year, the weather is usually clear and most of the big celebrations take place at this time.  Muktinat Temple is one of the eight Vishnu temples. The Muktinath Temple is also one of the 108 temples of Vaishnava. The snow-capped Annapurna Mountains are in the background of this temple. The Upper Mustang region and the Tibetan Plateau are north of the temple.

Boudhanath stupa

Built in the 5th century, the incredible Boudhanath Stupa is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful stupas in the world. It contains four eyes on all four sides of an arrangement that also appears to allow the Buddha to see in all directions. Boudha Stupa was protected by UNESCO in 1979 and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kathmandu. Boudhanath is also a great place to take pictures, especially at night when Boudhanath is illuminated by thousands of butter-colored lights. It is exceptionally known by both migrants and locals; day after day, hundreds of pioneers walked around the stupa, under the protective eyes of the Buddha.

 Lumbini

As the birthplace of a Buddha, lumbini this is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. It is an internationally acclaimed world heritage site. The area and surrounding area are characterized by rich natural farming and good agricultural land. The site consists of ancient monastic ruins, a sacred Bodhi tree, an ancient bathhouse, the famous Ashoka Pillar and the Maya Devi temple. Lumbini is a great place to visit if you are looking for archaeological, religious and cultural sites. The best time to visit Lumbini is from October to December. The temperature will be cool and comfortable. You can find green plants and flowering animals at this time of the year or also in April and May when Buddha Jayanthi, the birth of Lord Buddha, is celebrated in a fantastic way.

Manakamana Temple

Manakamana Temple is located in the village of Gorkha district, built in the 17th century. It is the site of the Hindu goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The word manakamana begins with two words: "mana" meaning heart and "kamana" meaning desire. People accepted that if anyone in Manakamana had a desire of the heart, he would certainly be satisfied. Therefore, the goddess of this temple is known as the goddess of wish fulfillment. The best time to visit the temple is in February or during the Dashain festival.

Swayambhunath Stupa

Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal and also one of the oldest in the world. The historic monument has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for many years. The stupa is 3 km west of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is a beautiful sight, with small stupas, pagoda temples and monasteries scattered everywhere. It is an ideal place to have a view of the Kathmandu valley. Swayambhunath is one of the best places to observe religious harmony in Nepal and is definitely worth a visit when visiting Kathmandu. The best time to visit Swayambunath is usually in May, as the biggest crowds are seen on Buddha's birthday, which usually falls in May each year.