Get to know the history, Geography , Puja text and many more things about the temple of King Pashupatinartha, the king of Shakti temples of the world famous Shakti Peethas//.Who built the Pashupatinath Temple? Why Lord Shiva is called Pashupatinath? What is the story of Kedarnath and Pashupatinath? Which is the oldest temple in Nepal?
History of Pasupatinath Kathmandu in Nepal.
Pashupatinath Temple is an important historical, religious, and tourist site in the Kathmandu district. This temple is located in Kampa Ward No. 8 of Kathmandu District on the banks of the Bagmati River. The temple is spread over 240 hectares of land. Pashupatinath Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pashupatinath Temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. The Pashupatinath Temple area looks like an open museum as it is the oldest religious site in the Kathmandu Valley and has very ancient shrines, temples and statues, and ancient records. For devotees of major sects like Shaivism, Shakti, Vaishnavism, Buddhism, Jainism, Ganapati, Nath Sikh, etc., the Pashupati region has always been a center of equal faith and reverence. There are also various monuments and places of worship in the Pashupati area. The temple of Pashupatinath is a living heritage. The river Bagmati has further enhanced its glory in this holy place where rituals are performed from birth to death.
Pashupatinath temple at night.
This temple is one of the 275 Padal Peter Sthalam (holy places of Shiva) in this world. As Pashupatinath is mainly worshiped by Shiva, the Shivaratri festival is celebrated with special significance. Shivaratri is a national holiday celebrated all over Nepal. Shivaratri festival is celebrated every year on the day of Phagun Krishnapaksha Chaturdashi. Devotees have been flocking to Shiva temples across the country, including Pashupatinath temple, since morning. On this day, a large number of Hindus from Nepal and neighboring India pay homage to Aradhyadeva Pashupati, i.e. Shivaji. Shivaratri is a commemoration of a very important spiritual story. Shivaratri is the great day of the divine birth or descent of Shiva, the transcendental father of all human souls. Devotee Pashupatinath's philosophy is celebrated on all other festivals as a commemoration of the birthday of a human being or a deity, while Shivaratri is also a commemoration of the divine and auspicious birth of the deity who made a deity from a human being, Dev Mahadev. Shivaratri is the birthday of the Supreme Spiritual Father, the creator of thirty-three categories of gods and goddesses, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shankara, and of all souls, whether they believe in all religions or not. Shiva is also called by names like Mahadev, Ishan, Mahesh, Har Shankar, Rudra, Girish.
Pashupatinath temple
Shlemantak forest, of Pashupati. M. Pa. 8 Tinthana Ga. Vs. C. Vada no. The Bishnu Devi area in No. 1 is not only an important site of this VDC but also a historical site of the region. Religiously, Vishnu Devi, Saraswati, and Ichchavrisheshwar Mahadev (Golokeshwar) are considered to be established in the 17th century. It is said that the date was mentioned in the inscription on the back of the idol when the full-sized idol of Saraswati, which had both hands and breasts cut off on the south side of the temple, was stolen around 038/39 BS. The stolen statue of Saraswati is still up to date, where another statue of Saraswati was erected by Purna Bahadur Maharjan in 2041 BS. The lion lioness, who was the gatekeeper of Vishnu Devi, was founded by a man named Rijal in B.C. Found in an inscription found in 1909. The pillar with the idol praying on the stone pillar on the west side of the same Temple seems to have been erected in 1910. The entrance to the temple of sin is also on the north side of the temple. Since this Vishnu Devi area also falls within the area of archeological importance, it seems necessary to find out its true nature.
Temple architecture.
Pashupatinath temple in the evening
This temple is built in Nepali Pagoda style. All the features here are found in pagoda style which is very beautiful carved wood. The two-tiered roof of this temple is made of gold and copper. The four main doors of this temple are made of silver. The golden Gajur in this temple symbolizes the religious thought here. There is a large bronze idol of Nandi in the western gate of this temple. The linga deity here is made of black stone, which is 6 feet high and has the same circumference. To the east of Pashupatinath is Vasukinath.
Panoramic view of Pashupatinath temple
Pashupatinath Shiva of the Indus Valley Civilization
Among the many names of Rudra or Shiva, "Pashupati" is the chief name of Shiva. The Rig Veda Samhita does not mention Rudra's Pashupati name, but in the Sukta (7.46.1-4) of the Rudra-related Basishta, the archer Rudra, who holds an invincible, sharp weapon, listens to our prayers. Don't make us suffer from diseases, O Rudra, the knower of thousands of medicines. Similarly, in Ruk (1.114) Sukta, the sage Kutsangiras praises Rudra and says: We praise the crowned Rudra, the lord of the great hero. May all the creatures of this village be strong with health, may the two-legged be happy. O Rudra. Have mercy, make me happy.
In all the religious texts of Hinduism, Lord Shiva is called Pashupatinath. In the Mahabharata, Lord Shiva's weapon is described as Pashupatastra. Arjuna, a character from the Mahabharata, had given Pashupatastra to make Kirantarupi Shiva happy by fighting in the Himalayas.
According to the mythology, after the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas killed Lord Krishna and V.He had asked what measures should be taken to get rid of the sin of genocide as his relatives had died in the war with him. The Pandavas went to the Himalayas to see Lord Shiva after learning that he would be freed from the sin of genocide. Seeing the arrival of the Pandavas, Lord Shiva disguised as a buffalo and hid in a herd of buffaloes. As the Pandavas approached to recognize and worship the buffalo-like Lord Shiva, the buffalo-like Shiva sank into the ground. Thus, after Shivaji fell to the ground when the Pandava touched the tail of the buffalo-like Shiva, Lord Kedarnath appeared in Kedarnath, while the head of the buffalo-shaped Shiva, Lord Pashupatinath, appeared in Nepal. Thus the Pandavas were freed from the sin of genocide by touching the tail of the animal Shiva. As he appeared in the form of an animal, Lord Shiva was called Pashupatinath.
According to another story, Lord Shiva took the form of a deer and roamed with Parvati in the mucous membrane forest. That is why Lord Shiva was called Pashupatinath.
Meaning of Pashupati.
Pashu means Jiva or creature and Pati means owner and Nath means owner or God. This means that Pashupatinath is the lord or God of all the living beings of the world. In Another sense, Pashupatinath means lord of life.
History of the temple:
This linga is believed to have been established even before the Vedas were written. Pashupati has been the presiding deity of the ancient rulers of the Kathmandu Valley. There is no certified history of the construction of this temple of the Pashupati sect, but at some places, it is mentioned that the temple was built by Pashupreksha of the Somdev dynasty in the 3rd century BC.
In 605 AD, Amshuvarman considered himself blessed by touching the feet of the Lord. Later this temple was rebuilt around the 11th century. The temple was heavily damaged by termites, due to which it was rebuilt in about the 17th century. Later, by the Middle Ages, many imitations of the temple were made. Such temples include Bhaktapur (1480), Lalitpur (1566), and Banaras (early 19th century). The original temple has been destroyed several times. It was given its present form by King Bhupalendra Malla in 1697.
In the devastating earthquake in April 2015, some exterior buildings of the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath temple were completely destroyed while the main temple of Pashupatinath and the sanctum sanctorum of the temple were not damaged in any way.
Temple Priests: Indian Brahmins were invited by the kings of Nepal since 1747 to serve the Lord in the Pashupatinath temple. Later a king of the 'Malla dynasty' appointed a South Indian Brahmin as the head priest of the temple. South Indian Bhatt Brahmins were appointed as the head priests of this temple. At present, during the period of Prachanda Sarkar, the monopoly of Indian Brahmins was abolished and the effect of worship was handed over to the Nepalese people.
When does the temple open:
This temple is open every day from 4 am to 9 pm. The doors of the temple are closed only in the afternoon and at five in the evening. The best time to visit the temple is early morning and late evening. It takes 90 to 120 minutes to visit the entire temple complex.
Introduction of the temple:
The temple of Pashupatinath in Nepal is situated on the banks of the Bagmati river in Devpatan village near Kathmandu. There is a five-faced idol of Lord Shiva in the temple. The Pashupatinath Deity has one face in all four directions and one face upwards. In the right hand of each face, there is a rosary of Rudraksha and in the left hand, there is a lotus. According to the belief, the Jyotirlinga of the Pashupatinath temple is like a Paras stone.
It is said that these five faces represent different directions and qualities. The one facing east is called Tatpurush and the one facing west is called Sadjyot. The north-facing face is called Vamveda or Ardhanarishvara and the south-facing face is called Aghora. The face which is facing upwards is called Ishaan Mukha.
There are four doors to reach the idol of Lord Shiva in this temple. Those four doors are silver. Right in front of the western gate is a huge statue of Nandi, the bull of Shiva, which is made of brass. There are many temples and statues of Vaishnava and Shaivite tradition in this complex. Pashupatinath temple is considered to be half of the Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva.
This temple is a fine blend of Hindu and Buddhist architecture. The main pagoda-style temple is located in a protected courtyard, which is guarded by the Nepal Police. This temple is spread over an area of about 264 hectares, which includes 518 temples and monuments. The two-tier roof of the temple is constructed of copper, which has been plated with gold. The temple is built on a square platform whose height from base to peak is 23m 7cm. The shikhara of the temple is of gold which is called Gajur. There are two sanctums inside the complex, one inside and the other outside. The inner sanctum is the place where the idol of Shiva is installed while the outer sanctum is an open corridor.
Temples and statues present in the inner courtyard include Vasuki Nath Temple, Unmatta Bhairav Temple, Surya Narayan Temple, Kirti Mukha Bhairav Temple, Budanil Kantha Temple Hanuman Murti, and 184 Shivalinga idols are present from the main room while the outer complex has Ram Mandir, Virat Swaroop Temple. , 12 Jyotirlinga and Pandra Pagoda Guhyeshwari Temple are visited. Arya Ghat is situated outside the Pashupatinath temple. Since mythological times, there is a provision to carry only the water of this ghat inside the temple.
Recognition of Temple Darshan:
In relation to the Pashupatinath temple, it is believed that the person who visits this place never gets an animal vagina again in any birth. However, the condition is that one should not have a darshan of Nandi before the Shivling. If he does this, then in the next birth he has to become an animal. You can also hear many stories from the people around about the glory of the temple. If someone meditates for half an hour in the temple, then that creature also becomes free from many problems.
mythology
1. According to a legend, Lord Shiva took the form of chinkara and sat in his sleep here. When the gods discovered him and tried to bring him back to Varanasi, he jumped on the other side of the river. It is said that during this time his horn was broken into four pieces. After this Lord Pashupati appeared here in the form of Chaturmukh Linga.
2. The second story is about a shepherd. It is said that this Shivling was discovered by a shepherd whose cow was anointed with his own milk and traced the location of the Shivling.
3. The third story is from a mythological story related to the state of Uttarakhand, India. According to this legend, this temple is related to the Kedarnath temple. It is said that when Shiva appeared in the form of a buffalo to the Pandavas at the time of their heavenly journey, which later entered the earth, Bhima caught their tail before being fully absorbed. The place where Bhima did this work is currently known as Kedarnath Dham. And the place where his face came out of the earth is called Pashupatinath. In the Puranas, this story is mentioned in detail by the name of Panch Kedar.
Welcome to the holy and divine days around Shivaratri. The last frosts of snow are now blowing in Nepal. The eyes of Hindus all over the world are now longing for the vision of Nepal's deity Pushpati. Older than history and the sacred sanctuary of spiritual power, the cave of the mucous forest, and the protection of Birupaksha, there is applause all around Pushpati. Today we want to explain why this form of Shiva is called Pashupati.
Among the many names of Shiva, Pashupati is the most popular and beautiful name. This means that the owner of the entire animal, the name Pashupati is a chapter in itself in which the owner of all the creatures of the world, the bearer of life, and the nurturer Pashupati is addressed in the form of Lord Shiva. We want to add a little bit to the bed, push on the bed means the creature that emphasizes the things outside of it. Animals are creatures that focus on things outside of themselves and determine perceptions accordingly. In this sense, the creature who looks inside himself and realizes his inner knowledge, devotion, devotion, and the truth is Pashupati in itself, that is, the lord of all animals, and this place is given to Lord Shiva.
Remember, Lord Shiva is the power of control and balance. He has the most power however he is simple and comfortable, he is the guardian of all however Shiva is always absorbed in penance. He is the giver of everything but he is engaged in hard work. Lord Shiva is the best example of self-control and balance. Shiva, therefore, is not the only one who is understood to be intoxicated. It is a shame to associate the path of Shiva with intoxication by adopting only one aspect of this control and balance of Shiva. Shiva is one of the elements of nature which has no definite equation. When drops of waterfall from the sky to the ground, there is no definite equation for the sounds of drops?
The interval of time and sound between two or more drops is different and special. Shiva is present in this uniqueness of nature. As a skilled leader, Shiva imparts every lesson and knowledge not by word of mouth but by his actions. Pashupati means the master, guardian, and father of all of us. We are the source of power arising from them, Shiva is power and Shiva is also compassion. Shiva is the beginning and the end of Shiva.
Har Har Mahadev
Aarti Nitya Aarti of Pashupatinath
Jai Shiva Shankar Shambho Jai Girijadhish. Shiva Jai Girijadhish.Jai Jai Karunasagar 2 Pashupati Jagdish. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.Giri Kailash Niwas has six battalions. Shiva Gana is the companion.There is a garland on the head and two forms on the neck. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.Damaru Trishul beautified Lord in two taxes. In two deeds of Lord Shiva.Bhushan Nag enthroned in 2 Baghambar Tan. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.There is a radiant light in the three eyes. Shiva Jyoti is divine forever.Girija is with Taurus Manohar 2. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.Ash-dissolving moonlight on the beautiful head. Moon art on Shiva's head.There are 2 Ganga Punyajalas flowing all the time. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.All forms of Brahma Vishnu Maheshwar Prabhu. All forms of Lord Shiva.Creation-status rhythm is all good luck to the Lord. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.The Vedas and Puranas are tired of the description of the Lord. In the description of Lord Shiva.Particles Particle Wide Lord's 2 Glory in Tribhuvan. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.She meditated on the Lord's day under Sur Nar. Shiva meditated on the Lord.Parmananda is happy and goes beyond 2. Om Har Har Har Mahadev.Sachchidananda Paratpar Sajjan Hitkari. Shiva Sajjan Hitkari.Jai Jai Sambsadashiv 2 Jai Jai Tripurari. Om Har Har Har Mahadev
(Note:) As Pashupatinath is the original and total deity of Nepal, this temple is considered and preserved by all Nepalis. This temple is the most powerful and beautiful temple in Asia. This temple is located in the beautiful country of the world, the Himalayan country, the ancient country of Nepal. The river Bagmati flows from the fire of this temple. People bathe in the river with reverence. This temple is said to have been built before the battle of Mahabharata. Visiting this temple is expected to get rid of animal slaughter. This temple has been surviving from various natural calamities that is why people say yes to it due to the power of Lord Shiva. Religious people other than Christians and Muslims can enter this temple, but (these are pure Hindus (what a temple). So Hindus from all over the world must visit this temple once and for all.
Om Namah Shivaya
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