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in the central part of the temple. The image of Sita found in Ayodhya was brought
and installed in this temple. There is vivaha mandap where lord Ram and Sita got
married. There is a temple of Ram built nearby this temple.
Every year there is fair during Vivaha Panchami. Devotees from Nepal and India
visit to worship Ram Janaki in Janakpur. There are many other temples in Janakpur
which enhanced the glory of the nation.

Pashupatinath

Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath temple is a sacred pilgrimage site for the Hindu followers. It is
located near Gaushala, Kathmandu. The temple is situated near the bank of the
Bagmati River. Lord Shiva is considered as the patron of animals, so he is called as
Pashupatinath. It is the main pilgrimage site for the Hindus. Devotees from Nepal and
India mostly come to worship Lord Shiva mostly on Shivaratri and other occasions.
Though only the Hindus are allowed to enter the compound of the main temple,
non-Hindu followers from all over the world come to visit and see the activities on it.
It is enlisted in the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in BS 2036 (1979 AD).

The temple is built in pagoda style. It has two levels of roof made up of copper with
gold plate. It has four silver doors. This temple has a golden pinnacle. This is one of
our national pride.

The exact date of construction of this temple is unknown. According to Gopal Raj
Banshawali, Lord Pashupatinath was originated during the Gopal dynasty. When
one Gopal (a shepherd) followed a cow named Bahuhi who used to drop milk every day
in a place nearby the bank of the Bagmati. When he saw rays coming out he started
digging the land. As he started digging, very powerful rays started to come out. It was

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