Hindu Pilgrimage:
There are three kinds of Hindu Pilgrimages in
Nepal for 1. Lord Shiva 2. Lord Vishnu, and 3.
Ma Shakti. According to Purans Himalaya is home
of Lord Shiva and Parbati. Hence there are many
Pilgrimage sites related to Lord Shiva in Nepal.
Pashupati Nath Temple is the Holiest pilgrimage
of Lord Shiva. Mt. Kailash is the mountain of
Lord Shiva and it is considered holiest of all
holy mountains. Mt. Kailash is in Tibet near
Nepal Tibet border. A mountain with a Temple on
its top is also considered Holy Mountain. There
are several Shakti-peeths related to Durga Ma
through out Nepal. Dakhinkali and Guheswori are
most famous Shakti-peeths of Kathmandu valley.
Other important Shakti-peeths are Pathibhara,
Shaileswori, Vindyavashini, Mankamana,
Jogeshwori, etc. Such Shakti-peeths are usually
situated on the top of a mountain. The
confluence of rivers, particularly when they are
major tributaries of the Ganges, is always
regarded as religiously significant by Hindus,
as it is believed a third spiritual river also
joins. Such confluence is called Triveni.
Pashupatinath:
Lord Shiva is worshipped as Pashupati, which
means Lord of all living creatures. The temple
of Pashupatinath is 6 Km east of Kathmandu.
Pasupat-Chhetra (site of Pashupatinath) is one
of the holiest places in Hindu Kingdom of Nepal.
Many Hindu Pilgrims come Pashupatinath round the
year.
Hundreds of thousands of Hindu from all over
World make Pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri
(Night of Shiva, one day before black moon in
February). There are many temples of various
Hindu Gods in the holy site. Guheswori temple is
the most important among other temples. A walk
from this temple to Aryaghat near Pashupatinath
temple is very popular among non-Hindu tourists.
Pashupatinath Temple area is UNESCO World
Heritage site.
Gosaikunda:
Gosaikunda is a glacier lake in Langtang. It is
2 to 3 days trekking from Dhunche. According to
Puran lake Gosaikunda was created by Lord Shiva
by his Trident. He had to drink water after
intake of Halahal or Kalkut poison. He has to
digest the Kalkut poison which was the product
obtained from Samundramanthan by Gods and
Ashurs. The most auspicious day for the
Pilgrimage is Full moon day (Shrawan Purnima) in
July. Many pilgrims from Nepal and India take a
bath in the Lake.
Shaligrams & Shalgrams:
The Shaligrams are specifically described as
fossil-stones which have taken shape in the
Gandaki-river, and as characterized by the
presence of discus marks . The legend, related
at length tells us that Gandaki, the
lady-devotee, performed penances for long years,
and that she got a boon from Vishnu, which made
Vishnu reside in her womb (in her depths) as her
own offspring; the Shaligram-stones are thus the
forms of Vishnu. Like the worship of Siva in the
form of a lingam, the worship of Vishnu in the
shape of a Shaligram is an iconic in character.
Shaligrams are always naturally found in the
river Gandaki. The region where Shaligrams are
found is also called Shalgrams. The Shaligrams
region is in Mustang and River Gandaki basin.
These also include the famous Kali-Gandaki
river, Muktinath, Damodar Himal, Damodar Kunda,
Devghat, etc.
Devghat :
Devghat is a confluence of river Trishuli and
river Kaligandaki and is very significant
religious Triveni. It is 6 Km north of
Narayanghat. Here all 7 holy Gandaki Rivers meet
together to form a Narayani River. Like Triveni
of Ganges and Yamuna at Alahabad in India
Devghat is one of the main sites for the
festival of Makar Shankranti in Nepal. Many
pilgrims from around Nepal and India to immerse
themselves in the river. Makar Shankrati is also
popularly known as Maghe Shankranti. It is first
day of Nepali month Magh (Mid January). In this
place the demigods came to honor Lord Vishnu
when he saved Gajendra, an elephant from the
attack of a crocodile after hearing his prayers
of devotion.
Damodarkund:
Damodar kund is a glacier lake at the slope of
Damodar Himal in Mustang. The Damodar lakes are
located three days walk north east of the main
Mustang trekking route and very close to the
border with Tibet. Damodar Kunda is the source
of River Kaligandaki. The site is in the region
of Shaligram and hence it is also called
Shalgrams. Other names of River Gandaki are
Kaligandaki, Sptagandaki, and Narayani.
Ridighat:
50 km from Tansen at the confluence of the Kali
Gandaki and Ridi Khola. In this small place,
here is a temple of Rishikeshwara (Vishnu) with
50 other small temples. Pilgrims visit here to
earn merit for this life as well as for their
next life. About 200 Vishshnavas of the Nimbarka
& Sri Ramanuja Sampradaya sects live in near by
Ridi Bazar.
Muktinath :
This is one of the 106th sacred Muktichhetra
(assured of salvation) of 108 sacred place of
Vaishnavs, where Lord Vishnu got free from the
curse of Sati. Here is a largest Shaligram. Here
is also a Jwaladevi, a divine flame is
continuously burning since thousands of year.
This pagoda –shaped temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu situated at an altitude of 3800 m. Set
into the wall around 108 water spouts from which
pour holy water.
Janakpur:
Janakpur is in 375 Km south east of Kathmandu
and is famous Hindu pilgrimage site. Janakpur is
a birthplace of Janaki Sita. Janaki Sita was
married to Lord Ram the 7th incarnation of Lord
Vishnu. Places of interest are: Janaki Temple,
Biwah Mandap, and numerous beautiful ponds. The
most auspicious day for the Pilgrimage is Biwah
Panchami (November). It is day of celebration of
the wedding of the Goddess Sita and the God Ram
with mock wedding processions. Many pilgrims
from Nepal and India attend the celebration. A
holy saint Sri Shurkiswor Das discover the ruins
of the ancient capital Mithila King and the
birth place of Sita. The present temple was
built by Queen Brishabhanu of Tikramgarh of
India.
Barahachhetra:
Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe, has
incarnated as Baraha (Boar) in this region and
hence it is called Barahachhetra. It is one of
the four holy places in Nepal. According to
Puran that Lord Vishnu came down to earth in the
form of a boar and destroyed Hiranyakashyapu, an
evil demon, at this very spot. It is on the bank
of Saptakoshi. This pilgrimage is accessed
through Dharan. Since the site is related to
Lord Vishnu it is assumed as sacred as Gaya for
Shraddha (Offering to ancestors). The Pilgrimage
is at a confluence of tributaries of river Koshi
and hence many pilgrims around Nepal and India
come here for dip at the day of Makar Shankrati.
Balmiki Ashram:
It is an island in Narayani River near Triveni,
20 km south of Kusunde, which lies between
Narayanghat and Butawal in Mahendra Highway.
Goddess Sita was exiled from the royal palace
and stayed here. She gave born twin sons Lava
and Kusha. This Ashram was a retreat used by the
great sage Balmiki, who wrote complete epic of
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