Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is a 5th century temple on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and a major pilgrimage destination.

The most important part of the compound is on the other side of the river from where we started. (Tourists are not allowed in the main temple.) Here, there are numerous shrines to deceased sadhus (holy men). As this is a Shiva temple, each shrine contains a lingam.

On Saturdays, this part of the temple grounds are filled with people exercising and meeting friends.

Also monkeys.

There were cremations going on across the river. Especially during the worst of the pandemic, the funeral pyres were burning all day and night.