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History

A recorded history spanning the Kirat, Licchavi, Malla, Shah and Rana eras — how Pashupatinath grew from an early shrine into one of the subcontinent's most important temples, and how it has been preserved into the present day.

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16 pages and counting, covering every part of History.

Origin Ancient Nepal Kirat Era Licchavi Era Malla Era Shah Dynasty Rana Period Modern Nepal Earthquake Restoration UNESCO Timeline Archaeology Ancient Records Kings Temple Preservation Historical Maps
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Mythology

The scriptural and legendary foundations of Pashupatinath — Shiva as Pashupati, the legend of the golden…

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Stories & Legends

Legends, miracles, and oral traditions passed down around Pashupatinath — the human and sacred stories that…

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