🔱 How did Mahadev come to Nepal and become Pashupatinath? The legend behind one of the most beautiful and powerful Shiva temples in the world. If there is one temple story every Shiv Bhakt should know before the sacred month of Shravan (Sawan), it is the story of Shri Pashupatinath. Nestled on the banks of the holy Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, this is not only one of the holiest temples dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva, but also home to one of the most profound legends in all of Sanatan Dharma. The name Pashupatinath means “The Lord of All Living Beings.” According to legend, there came a time when Bhagwan Shiva wished to withdraw from the world in search of peace. He journeyed to the forests along the Bagmati River and assumed the form of a mriga (deer), wandering freely in complete solitude. When the devas finally discovered Him and tried to bring Him back, a struggle followed, during which one of Mahadev’s antlers broke and fell upon the earth. The antler split into four sacred pieces, from which the divine Chaturmukhi (four-faced) Shivlinga manifested. one side, devotees perform Rudrabhishek, chant Mahadev’s name, and seek His blessings. On the other, at the sacred Arya Ghat, the final rites of countless souls are performed on the banks of the Bagmati River.This Shravan, VIAVEDA is offering a 30-Day Maha Rudrabhishek at Shri Pashupatinath Temple, where experienced Vedic pandits will perform daily Rudrabhishek in your name and gotra throughout the month. You’ll also receive daily videos of the puja, allowing you to participate in this sacred offering from wherever you are. Because even if you cannot reach Pashupatinath… Your prayers still can. Har Har Mahadev. 🔱🙏 [Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupatinath, Nepal, Kathmandu, Bagmati River, Bhagwan Shiva, Mahadev, Lord Pashupatinath, Story of Pashupatinath, Pashupatinath Legend, Chaturmukhi Shivling, Four Faced Shivling, Shivling, Rudrabhishek, Maha Rudrabhishek, Shravan, Sawan, Shiva Temple Nepal, Hinduism, Sanatan Dharma, Moksha, Arya Ghat, Vedic Puja, Har Har Mahadev, VIAVEDA, Vaishnavi Jairam] #sanatandharma #lordshiva #mahadev #pashupatinath - @devotion_to_krishna