What were the activities which one can notice at the bhagmatiriver
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Gokarneshwor - Gokarneshwor Mahadev temple stands the banks of the Bagmati River, built in 1582. In late August or early September people go to this temple to bathe and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi also known as "Kushi Aausi" (worshipping for the eternal peace of Father).
Guhyeshwari Temple - Guhyeshwari Temple, the Temple of Guhyeshwari lies about 1 km east of Pashupatinath Temple and is located near the banks of the Bagmati River. The temple name originates from the Sanskrit words Guhya (Secret) and Ishwari (Goddess). In Lalitha Sahasranama the 707th name of Goddess is mentioned as Guhyarupini (The form of Goddess is beyond human perception and it is secret. Another argument is that it is the secret 16th syllable of the Shodashi Mantra) Sarasvati shastramayi| Guhaamba guhyaruupini||). It is believed that Sati Devi's corpse's parts fell in different region when Shiva took it and roamed around the world in sorrow.
Temple of Pashupatinath - The Temple of Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva, stands on an outcrop above the river north of Kathmandu.It is considered to be one of the holy places of Hinduism.
Koteshwor Mahadev - Koteshwor Mahadev temple at Koteshwor is also a major holy place located in bank of Bagmati River. According to a popular legend, the Shiva Lingam here is believed to be one of the 64 sacred Shiva Lingams.
Shankhamul - Near the Koteshwor Mahadev Temple is a place known as Shankhamul. Shankhamul is one of the twelve “most-sacred” confluences in the Kathmandu valley as defined in the numerous chronicles that document the history and legends about the Kathmandu valley. At Shankhamul, the Bagmati River that flows south from the Pashupati temple complex, and all the rivers that flow from the eastern part of the valley including the Manohara River merge.
Kalmochan Temple - Kalmochan temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Vishnu the preserver, was a part of the Thapathali Durbar complex in bank of Bagmati River. It was built in early 18th century outside the walls. Built in Moghul Kathmandu-Gothic architecture style and has Mughal art and Nepali art. Also known as Janga Hiranya Hemnarayan mandir. It is located at kalmochan ghat in Thapathali. It was built by Rana prime minister Jung Bahadur Rana.
Tripureshwor Temple - The temple of Tripureshwor Mahadev near the Kalmochan Ghat, is the largest temple in Kathmandu Valley, built by Lalit Tripura Sundari Devi in the nineteenth century (around 1875 B.S), it has three roofs—the upper two crafted of metal, while the bottom one is of baked terracota—and sits on a raised platform. The temple was made in the memory of her husband, King Rana Bahadur Shah for his eternal bliss and for the goodwill of her nation. It was probably the last major temple in the tiered style.
Pachali Bhairav - It was the Thakuri king Gunakamadev (924–1008 A.D.) who established the worship of Pachali Bhairav . The god is very much associated with the founding of Kathmandu, because it was King Gunakamadev who is traditionally believed to have founded both the city and the festival of Bhairav which is located in the bank of Bagmati River.
Teku Dovan - One of the 12 sacred Tirthas in the Kathmandu Valley. ghats are places for ritual bathing and cremation at or near rivers. Gyan Tirtha at the Confluence of Bagmati River and Bishnumati River.
Sundhari Ghat - Sundhari Ghat is on the bank of Bagmati River before Chovar gorge.
Jal Binayak Temple - Jal Binayak Temple is a Hindu Temple of Lord Ganesh located in the Chobhar, central part of Kathmandu District, Nepal. The Jal Binayak temple is the most important Ganesh shrine of the central region Kathmandu. It is one of the four Binayak of Kathmandu Valley.
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