Shambhunath Temple
| Shambhunath Temple | |
|---|---|
Shivalinga of Shambhunath | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Saptari |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Baishakh Purnima and Bada Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Shambhunath |
| State | Madhesh Province |
| Country | Nepal |
  Shambhunath Temple in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°37′45″N 86°41′09″E / 26.6291°N 86.6858°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1996 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
Shambhunath Temple (
mela is observed.[1]
History
The Shivalinga was founded in Chandrabhoga Gadhi and has been kept in same place.[2][3] The temple was reconstructed in 1996. On the western side of the temple complex are ruins.[2]
Pilgrimage
Every year thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Shambhunath Temple to worship the Shivalinga. During the festivals of Baishakh Purnima and Dashain there are even more worshipers.[4]
References
- ^ "अन्नत चतुदर्शीमा महादेव मन्दिरमा जल चढाउँन श्रद्धालुहरुको घुईचो". Madhesh Special.
- ^ ISBN 9789993350569.
- ^ Vibhāga, Nepal Sūcanā (1975). Mecīdekhi mahākālī (in Nepali). Śrī 5 ko Sarakāra Sañcāra Mantrālaya, Sūcanā Vibhāga.
- ^ "Former king gyanendra arrives in Saptari". Sambad Media. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
External links
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