Help Preserve Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu
Your donation helps preserve Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The foundational narrative of Pashupatinath Temple is deeply interwoven with the Licchavi dynasty, whose patronage in the 5th century CE established it as a preeminent sacred site. While the exact initial construction details remain debated, the earliest epigraphic evidence, a stone inscription from 879 CE by King Jayadeva II, unequivocally attests to the temple's venerable antiquity and its established status as a significant pilgrimage destination. This early period saw the consecration of the unique four-faced (Chaturmurti) Shiva lingam, a central icon that would draw devotees from across the Indic subcontinent, solidifying its pan-Hindu appeal long before later architectural embellishments. Subsequent centuries witnessed the temple's architectural evolution, most notably under the Malla dynasty, which profoundly shaped its current iconic form. King Jayadeva Malla in the 14th century initiated significant structural enhancements, while King Bhupatindra Malla of Bhaktapur oversaw extensive renovations in the 17th century, contributing the distinctive two-tiered gilded pagoda roofs and the exquisitely carved wooden struts (tundals) that adorn the main shrine. This period also cemented the unique tradition of appointing South Indian Brahmins as chief priests, a practice believed to have been established to ensure ritual orthodoxy and maintain spiritual connections across diverse Hindu regions.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Nepali Pagoda architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Kalinga architecture style, Dravida architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel