18) India's Assistance for Pashupatinath temple Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Pashupatinath temple located ?
A
Nepal, Kathmandu
2
Q
So what is India doing now ?
A
They are providing assistance through Nepal-Bharat Maitri : Development Partnership as a high impact community development scheme by India
3
Q
What facility are they specifically providing ?
A
Sanitation facility – Taking Swachh Bharat there also
4
Q
Details of Pashupatinath temple ?
A
1) Dedicated to Lord Shiva
2) Largest temple complex in Nepal
3) Stretches on both sides of Bhagmati river
4) Only Hindus are allowed inside
5) It was conferred the status of a World Heritage site in 1979 by UNESCO