Pasupatinath temple

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• Pasupatinath temple is one of the most famous temples of Nepal.
• Its astonishing architectural beauty , stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition.
•Most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world, Pashupatinath Temple's existence dates back to 400 A.D.
•The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva.
•The two level roofs are of copper with gold covering.
•Pashaputi Temple's extensive grounds include many other old and important temples, shrines and statues. South of the temple is Chadeshvar, an inscribed Licchavi linga from the 7th century, and north of the temple is a 9th-century temple of Brahma.
•The temple is listed in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site list.
•According to Gopalraj Vamsavali, the oldest ever chronicle in Nepal, this temple was built by Supus Padeva, a Linchchhavi King, who according to the stone inscription erected by Jayadeva 11 in the courtyard of Pashupatinath in 753 AD, happened to be the ruler 39 generations before Manadeva (464-505 AD).