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Mythology

The scriptural and legendary foundations of Pashupatinath — Shiva as Pashupati, the legend of the golden deer, and the accounts found in the Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana, Mahabharata, and Vedas.

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15 pages and counting, covering every part of Mythology.

Lord Pashupati Shiva Why Shiva Became Pashupati Four Faces Five Faces Shiva Linga Nandi Deer Story Kamadhenu Sacred Forest Bagmati Legend Shiva Purana Skanda Purana Mahabharata Vedas
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History

A recorded history spanning the Kirat, Licchavi, Malla, Shah and Rana eras — how Pashupatinath grew…

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