Shree Pashupatinath

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Shree Pashupatinath (श्री पशुपतिनाथ) is an important Hindu name for Lord Shiva. He is revered through out the Hindu world especially in Nepal where he is regarded as the National God.

1 Etymology
2 Role in Hinduism
3 Pashupatinath in Nepal
4 External links
5 Pashupatinath

[edit] Etymology

The word Pashupatinath is derived from three Sanskrit words "pashu" meaning animal or organism, "pati" meaning husband or protector and "nath" meaning "God". The word "Shree" is a normal designation. Pashupatinath is hence considered as the protector of all the living organisms.

[edit] Role in Hinduism

Pashupatinath is a form of Shiva- one of the Trinity of the Hinduism and also the male manifestation as opposed to Shakti.

[edit] Pashupatinath in Nepal

Pashupatinath is the most revered God of Nepal and of all Hindu religion followers in world. Pashupatinath temple located at the bank of river Bagmati is considered as the most sacred place in Nepal. Pashupatinath is regarded as the national deity of Nepal, the only Hindu nation of the world. He is considered so important that every statement made by the monarch of Nepal addressing the people ends with asking of his blessing and protection.