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Holy Men – Pashupatinath Temple  Kathmandu  NEPAL

Pashupatinath is a Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River in Deopatan, 3 km northwest of Kathmandu. It’s dedicated to a manifestation of Shiva called Pashupati (Lord of Animals). It attracts thousands of pilgrims each year. The temple is barred to non-Hindus, but a good view of the temple can be had from the opposite bank of the river. It is a place where open air cremations can be regularly seen.