The Budhanilkantha Temple (Nepal)

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                Budhanilkantha Temple
Budhanilkantha Temple is situated below the Shivapuri Hill at the northern end of the Kathmandu valley. and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. The temple's main statue of Budhanilkantha is considered the largest stone carving in Nepal.

History of Budhanilkantha 

Budhanilkantha statue itself has several stories behind it that are noteworthy. There is some evidence that states it was sculpted in the 7th century and brought to the area by Vishnu Gupta who was under the Licchavi king Bhimarjuna Dev. Another story tells of a farmer and his wife ploughing a field when they hit a stone which started to bleed. The dug up the stone only to discover it was the lost Budhanilkantha statue. It was then moved to its present location. No kings of Nepal have visited Budhanilkantha since king Pratap Malla (1641–1674) had a vision. It was revealed to him that any king that visited the temple would die. Since then, none have visited it. Finally in regards to the "floating" aspect of the statue. There have been many attempts by scientists and archaeologists to examine the statue and determine what it's made from along with verifying if it does indeed float. Virtually all investigations have been blocked on religious grounds as the statue should not be interfered with. However, one test carried out on a chip of stone from the statue suggested it's silica based. Similar to lava and may indeed have the properties needed to float.....

Festivals

The Budhanilkantha Temple has become the site where Haribondhini Ekadashi Mela takes place on the 11th day of the Hindu month of Kartika (October–November). Attended by thousands of pilgrims, it is the temple's principal festival in celebration of the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his long sleep.

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