Nepal Bagmati Province Budhanilkantha
Budhanilkantha Temple
A sacred site featuring a large reclining figure of Lord Vishnu carved from a single stone, lying in a pool and considered a marvel of Nepali art.
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Located just about 8 kilometers north of the city of Kathmandu lies the largest stone statue of the Lord Vishnu, protector of the universe, at the Budhanilkantha Temple. It’s very common to see people leaving offerings at the foot of the 5-meter-long stone carving, which is over 1000 years old!
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