The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world. This temple is part of the Kathmandu Valley, which is registered as a World Heritage Site and is visited by many worshippers and even pagans like me. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to enter the temple building. Non-Hindus like me were not allowed inside.
I had no choice but to wander around the riverside where the crematorium was located. All I could do was watch the people visiting from the other side of the Bagmati River. Looking towards the temple from the other side of the river, I saw a long staircase leading down from the temple to the riverside. There was a steady stream of worshippers coming down the stairs. And at the bottom of the stairs, there were worshippers hanging out like water in a puddle.
Feb 2010 IN THE CITY NEPAL | |
HINDUISM HOLY PLACE PASHUPATINATH STAIRWAY TEMPLE WORLD HERITAGE SITE |
No
3669
Shooting Date
Jul 2009
Posted On
February 7, 2010
Modified On
July 1, 2024
Place
Kathmandu, Nepal
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM