Nearby capital, nice & smooth road with beautiful sight seeing, The Shiva Statue is really amazing…. Good place to visit with family. It has paid parking and can reach easily by bikes or cars. Small restaurant and few street vendors are on the site, foods are not so special. Non veg foods r not allowed. Must visit place when u go KTM.
The Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is a large statue of the Hindu deity Shiva located in the town of Sanga, Nepal. It is the tallest statue of Shiva in the world, standing at a height of 143 feet (43.5 meters). The statue is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, in a beautiful and peaceful setting surrounded by forests and hills.
The Kailashnath Mahadev Statue was built as a tribute to the god Shiva, who is revered as the destroyer and transformer in Hinduism. It is made of bronze and is depicted in a seated position with his legs crossed and his hands resting on his knees. The statue is adorned with intricate carvings and paintings, and it is surrounded by a number of smaller statues and shrines dedicated to other Hindu deities.
The Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is an important center of Hindu worship and devotion, and it attracts thousands of visitors each year. Visitors can climb to the top of the statue and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. The temple is also a popular destination for devotees who come to pray and seek blessings from the god Shiva.
In addition to its religious significance, the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is also an important cultural and historical site. It is a popular tourist destination, and it is an important part of Nepal's cultural and spiritual heritage. The statue is a symbol of Nepal's cultural and spiritual identity, and it is a major part of the country's...
Read moreCOMPLETED IN 2011 AFTER SEVEN years of construction, this 144-foot tall statue presenting the hand gesture (or mudra) offering blessings of peace stands approximately 12 miles east of Kathmandu. Nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty (151 feet). It’s also the second tallest Hindu deity in the world.
Accompanied by his telltale trident representing Shiva’s three functions as creator, preserver, and destroyer, as well as a damaru (drum), which he uses in his dance, Shiva is also garlanded by the serpent Vasuki, who represents power and fearlessness.
Next to Shiva is Nandi, the bull that represents one of Shiva’s alter egos Pashupati, or “Lord of Cattle.” Surrounding the statue in the temple complex are 12 Shiva lingams, which represent Shiva’s role as a creator and god of fertility.
The name Kailashnath means “Master of Mount Kailash,” while Mahadev means “great god.” Mount Kailash, Shiva’s traditional home, is a 21,800-foot tall mountain in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China near the northwest corner of Nepal. It sits near the headwaters of the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Karnali rivers.
To help visitors and votaries reach Shiva’s mount, a new 738-foot pedestrian suspension bridge was recently constructed over the busy Araniko Highway. The views of the Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley from the bridge are alone worth the hike up to the statue.
Know Before You Go: Kailashnath Mahadev can be viewed 24 hours a day, but access to the grounds is limited to 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the entry fee, if you choose to go from entrance gate is Rs 100.The statue is also part of a large resort run by the...
Read moreAmazing Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the world's tallest Shiva statue. The statue is (144 ft/ 44 m) in height, and was made using copper, zinc, concrete and steel.
The name Kailashnath means “Master of Mount Kailash,” while Mahadev means “great god.” Mount Kailash, Shiva’s traditional home, is a 21,800-foot tall mountain in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China near the northwest corner of Nepal. It sits near the headwaters of the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Karnali rivers. To help visitors and votaries reach Shiva’s mount, a new 738-foot pedestrian suspension bridge was recently constructed over the busy Araniko Highway. The views of the Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley from the bridge are alone worth the hike up to the statue.
Kailashnath Mahadev can be viewed 24 hours a day, but access to the grounds is limited to 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The statue is also part of a large resort run by the Hilltake company.
Accompanied by his telltale trident representing Shiva’s three functions as creator, preserver, and destroyer, as well as a damaru (drum), which he uses in his dance, Shiva is also garlanded by the serpent Vasuki, who represents power and fearlessness. The Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is very popular with Hindus both from Nepal and India. Though numbers of 5,000 to 10,000 visitors per week are highly suspect weekends do see an influx of visitors. Due to the number of visitors the statue has contributed to religious tourism in Nepal, both locally and internationally, raised the economic activity of the local community, and has made an impact on the development of...
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