Gosaikunda
Gosaikunda | ||
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Primary inflows 35 L/s (1.2 cu ft/s) | | |
Primary outflows | 60 L/s (2.1 cu ft/s) | |
Basin countries | Nepal | |
Surface area | 13.8 ha (34 acres) | |
Water volume | 1,472,000 m3 (52,000,000 cu ft) | |
Surface elevation | 4,380 m (14,370 ft) | |
Official name | Gosaikunda and Associated Lakes | |
Designated | 23 September 2007 | |
Reference no. | 1693[1] |
Gosaikunda, also spelled Gosainkunda, is an alpine freshwater
The lake melts to form the Trishuli River; it remains frozen for six months in the winter October to June. There are 108 lakes in the vicinity. The Lauribina La pass at an elevation of 4,610 m (15,120 ft) is on its outskirts.[4][5]
Religious significance
The Gosaikunda area has been delineated as a religious site.
According to legend, the spring that feeds the pond in the Kumbheshwar temple complex in Patan is connected to Gosaikunda. Therefore, those who cannot make the long journey to the lake, visit Kumbeshwar Pokhari instead.[6]
Gosaikunda in popular culture
Among the Newars Gosaikunda is known as Silu. As such it is the subject of a song and a 1987 film inspired by that song.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ "Gosaikunda and Associated Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ ISBN 978-92-9115-033-5.
- ^ Bhandari, B. B. (2009). "Wise use of Wetlands in Nepal". Banko Janakari (Special Issue February): 10–17.
- ^ "Gosaikunda: More than just the lake". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ^ "Gosaikunda: A fair mix of adventure and spiritualism". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ISBN 9788121506908.
- ^ Popular lakes in Nepal, retrieved 23 April 2022
- ISBN 0-8248-0680-8
- ^ "Silu - First Newari Movie". Nepali Movies. 12 November 2009. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
External links
Media related to Gosainkunda Lake at Wikimedia Commons