Budhanilkantha Temple
About Budhanilkantha Temple
Located in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, this open-air temple serves as a major pilgrimage destination honoring Lord Mahavishnu, one of Hinduism's principal deities. The temple is immediately recognizable by its prominent reclining statue of the deity. In Buddhist practice, the site carries additional spiritual significance as Buddhanilkantha, referring to a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara with the name translating to 'Blue-Throated Buddha.' The temple maintains regular daily operations and celebrates numerous auspicious occasions throughout the year, including Kartika Ekadasi when the Hari Bodini Mela commemorates Lord Vishnu's awakening, as well as Baisakh Purnima, Janai Purnima, Akshya Tritiya, and Ram Navami.
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