Budhanilkantha Temple

KathmanduNepal
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NearBy Airport
Kathmandu
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Best Season
Oct - June
  • Visiting Time : 05 AM - 7 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 2 Hrs
  • Best for : Religious & Spiritual
  • Distance from City Centre : 10 km
  • Local Transport Mode : Local Bus,Taxi

Overview

The Budhanilkantha Temple located in Nepal's energetic city Kathmandu is more than just a religious place; it's an experience waiting to be unfolded. For years, the mystical air of this renowned shrine has massed a trance-like spell in the hearts of several travellers who frequent it for its serene beauty and unparalleled spirituality. If you are browsing through Kathmandu tour packages, then the Budhanilkantha Temple in Nepal should top your list.


The Budhanilkantha Temple houses a 5-meter-long stone monument of Lord Vishnu resting on a bed of serpents in a peaceful pond. This is the largest and most magnificent figure of Lord Vishnu in Nepal, carved out of a single block of basalt. The deity, known as the "Sleeping Vishnu," lies reclining atop the cosmic serpent Ananta Shesha, which is the endless cosmos. Budhanilkantha Temple photographs and Budhanilkantha Temple images exquisitely portray the temple's divine appeal, making it a treasure trove for believers, history fans, and photographers alike.


The unresolved enigma of the Budhanilkantha Temple Kathmandu is what makes it unique. According to legend, farmers clearing their fields in the seventh century found the statue. Many people think it came from the depths of a mystical realm, yet its origins are still unknown. The mystery of the temple is enhanced by the fact that no Nepali king has ever entered the temple since a long time ago, and a curse has been cast to predict the fall of any king who enters. This is an interesting place to visit because of its unique combination of spirituality, mythology, and history.


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