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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. |
Rajendra
Tripathi
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The first
civilizations in Nepal, which flourished around the 6th century B.C., were
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Nepal has several ancient pilgrimage sites. Each temple is attached
to a legend or belief that glorifies the miraculous powers of its
deity. 