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Pilgrimage & Excursion tours Sacred Sites
Besides Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimages in
world; Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in southern Nepal; and Janakpur,
where Sita, consort of Lord Ram, was born, the Kingdom contains many other holy
places which attract the faithful from all over.
Visitors' Guide to religious places:
It is possible to visit most temples, stupas and shrines, except the inner
sanctum. There are signboards if entry is restricted. Remove your shoes before
entering temples and monasteries. Shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories
made of leather are prohibited in most religious places. When entering a temple
courtyard, go around in a clockwise direction. There is a small stone or metal
Mandala circular diagram on the ground in front of most shrines. Please do not
step on it. Photography is generally allowed.
Using flashbulbs when people are worshipping may be inconsiderate. It is polite
to ask permission before taking photographs and people are worshipping may be
inconsiderate. It is polite to asked permission before taking photographs of
people performing sacred rites. Please do not touch the offerings or persons
when they are on their way to a temple or are performing rituals. Eating is not
done inside the shrine precincts. Please do not sit or climb on top of the
statues. Please remember that temples are active places of worship and not
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