Place of worship
Budhanilakantha Temple
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The 5m-long Licchavi-style image, a reclining statue of Vishnu as Narayan was created in the 7th or 8th century from one monolithic piece of black stone!
Budhanilkantha temple is a Hindu temple a holy place for Hindus as well as an attraction for tourists
Its a very famous Sleeping Vishnu temple. Its crafted on stones and very old temple.
The Budhanilkantha statue is the largest and most magnificent stone carving in entire Nepal. Budhanilkantha means “old blue-throat'. It is a peaceful temple in Kathmandu and is a must visit the place as well. Many tourists visit this temple every day.
Budhanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, (Nepali: बुढानिलकण्ठ मन्दिर; translation: Old Blue Throat) is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is also known as the Narayanthan Temple,and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Mahavishnu.
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Location
Golfutar Main Road
Budhanilkantha, Bagmati Province