Pashupatinath temple

Hindu temple in Kathmandu. This is the Varanasi of Nepal. Funeral rites, including cremation, are in process in the first 4 photos. The other two are at the entrance to the temple itself, dedicated to Shiva. The top image on the wall is Shiva; the other two are his sons. The bull statue recalls the holy place that cows enjoy in Hindu tradition.Read more