Pilgrimage

Nepal is known as the “abode of God” simply because of the temples and shrines for all the Gods and Goddesses all over the country. Each temple is attached to a legend that glorifies the miraculous powers of its deity. There are many pilgrimage sites in Nepal, such as- Barah Chhetra, Gosainkunda; Manakamana, Muktinath, Janakpur etc. Devotees from various parts of Nepal and India throng the temples during special festivals. Nepal is also the Gateway to Kailash Mansarovar, the mythical abode of Lord Shiva.