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| Nepal Culture |
Nepal
has several ancient pilgrimage sites. Each
temple is attached to a legend or belief
that glorifies the miraculous powers of
its deity. Kathmandu Valley is home to the
famous Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhu Stupa
and several other famous temples. Hundreds
of famous temples are located in and around
the Kathmandu Valley.
Some well-known pilgramage sites are: Barah
Chhetra, Halesi Mahadev, Janakpur, Pathibhara,
Tengboche in East Nepal; Manakaman, Gorkha,
Lumbini, Muktinath, Gosainkunda, Tansen,
Kathmandu Valley in Central Nepal; and Swargadwari,
Khaptad Ashram in West Nepal.
Nepal is also the Gateway to Kailash Mansarovar,
the mythical abode of Lord Shiva. Devotees
from various parts of Nepal and India throng
the temples during special festivals. Even
though weak infrastructure renders some
places hard to reach, efforts are being
made on national level to develop and promote
some popular sites.
Pilgrimage sites of Nepal
like Muktinath and Gosainkunda make popular
trekking destinations. Tours to these
sites are encouraged for the novelty they
provide in terms of nature and culture.
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