Everything about Pashupatinath.
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Whether you're planning your first visit, booking a puja, researching the temple's history, or simply seeking Lord Pashupatinath's blessings, you'll find trusted, carefully researched information here. Built to preserve, document, and share one of the world's greatest living Hindu temples.
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Pashupatinath, mapped in full; history, mythology, the temple complex, darshan, rituals, festivals, travel, and everything a pilgrim or traveller could ask. Everything organized into easy-to-browse sections.
About Pashupatinath
The essentials of Pashupatinath Temple — what it is, why it matters, and the facts every…
16 chaptersHistory
A recorded history spanning the Kirat, Licchavi, Malla, Shah and Rana eras — how Pashupatinath grew…
15 chaptersMythology
The scriptural and legendary foundations of Pashupatinath — Shiva as Pashupati, the legend of the golden…
15 chaptersTemple Complex
A complete map of the Pashupatinath complex — the main pagoda, its golden roof and four…
15 chaptersDarshan Guide
Everything devotees need to plan darshan at Pashupatinath — timings, entry rules, dress code, queues, and…
18 chaptersRituals & Poojas
The rites performed at Pashupatinath every day and on special occasions — from daily puja and…
11 chaptersFestivals
The temple's living calendar — Maha Shivaratri, Teej, Bala Chaturdashi, Shravan Mondays, and every major festival…
20 chaptersTravel Guide
Getting to Pashupatinath and Kathmandu — flights, taxis, hotels, food, itineraries, and practical travel tips for…
11 chaptersPilgrim Guide
Guidance tailored to different kinds of pilgrims — first-timers, senior citizens, families, and foreign Hindus —…
12 chaptersNearby Attractions
What to see around Pashupatinath — Guhyeshwari, Boudhanath, hidden shrines of Deopatan, and a walkable heritage…
10 chaptersStories & Legends
Legends, miracles, and oral traditions passed down around Pashupatinath — the human and sacred stories that…
10 chaptersResources
Reference material for deeper study — books, research papers, Sanskrit references, downloadable maps, an audio guide,…
9 chaptersGallery
Twelve thousand moments and counting — photography, film, and drone footage from inside Pashupatinath Temple: festivals,…
12 chaptersFAQ
Quick, direct answers to the questions we're asked most — entry rules for non-Hindu visitors, fees,…
1,700+
Years of continuous worship
Millions
of pilgrims visit over the years
Hundreds
of rituals documented
Thousands
of original photos and videos being preserved
Book a Puja at Pashupatinath
Can't visit the temple in person? We help devotees around the world arrange pujas performed by priests at Pashupatinath. Depending on the ritual, you'll receive confirmation, your sankalpa in your name, and where available, photographs, recordings, or live participation.
Rudrabhishek
A sacred bathing ritual of the lingam for peace and protection.
Official PADT rate · NRS 8,625
We book this for you — no need to visit in person
Maha Aarti Sponsorship
Sponsor the evening lamp offering in your family's name.
Official PADT rate · NRS 40,250
We book this for you — no need to visit in person
Mrityunjaya Jaap
Chanting for healing, longevity, and release from fear.
Independently arranged · 10,000 – 30,000+ + NRS 2,000 coordination fee
We book this for you — no need to visit in person
Annadaan
Food offered to pilgrims and the needy at the temple.
Donation, not a fixed-rate puja
We book this for you — no need to visit in person
Travelling to Kathmandu? Visit with confidence.
Darshan, aarti and pilgrimage packages for visitors from Nepal and abroad. Confirmed before you commit.
Pashupatinath Darshan Assistance
A calm, well-prepared darshan for first-time visitors.
Evening visitEvening Aarti Experience
Witness the evening aarti on the banks of the Bagmati.
Worship in personPuja and Darshan Package
Take part in a puja at Pashupatinath and take darshan on the same visit.
From abroadOverseas Pilgrim Package
A planned pilgrimage for Hindus travelling from abroad.
A Living Visual Archive.
From dawn on the Bagmati to the crowds of Maha Shivaratri, we're building one of the world's largest original collections of photographs and videos documenting Pashupatinath. Every visit adds something new.
Every image is credited, dated, and cleared for respectful, non-commercial sharing.
View Full GalleryFrequently asked questions.
Pashupatinath is a UNESCO World Heritage pagoda temple on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Pashupati, "Lord of the Animals." It is one of the most sacred Shiva temples in the world.
Yes. Select a puja, share the devotee's name and intention (sankalpa), and the ritual is performed at Pashupatinath by a priest on your behalf. We confirm the arrangement with you before proceeding. Photos, video or remote participation are available for selected pujas and are agreed in advance.
Early morning aarti offers the quietest darshan, while Maha Shivaratri brings the temple's largest and most vivid gathering of the year. Our travel guide breaks down timing for every season.
Only Hindus may enter the main temple's inner sanctum, though the outer premises, ghats, and surrounding complex are open to all visitors. Our darshan guide explains what non-Hindu visitors can see and where.