Shashwat Dham
Shashwat Dham (Nepali: शाश्वतधाम) is a Hindu religious site and tourist destination situated on East West Highway in Devchuli, Nawalpur district, in Nepal.[1] The dham (religious site) consists of a temple of lord Shiva and a Vedic karmakanda gurukul. It has Sri Sri Center for Yoga and Meditation. It was constructed by the CG Group.[2] The temple is spread over 12 acres of land.
Shashwat Dham | |
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शाश्वतधाम | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Nawalparasi District |
Province | Gandaki Province |
Deity | Lord Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Devachuli |
Country | Nepal |
Shown within Gandaki Province Shashwat Dham (Nepal) | |
Geographic coordinates | 27.677315605919592°N 84.21127421682857°E |
Architecture | |
Creator | CG Group |
Site area | 12 acres |
Website | |
http://cgshashwatdham.org/ |
Architecture
The main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as Ekambareshwor. It is modeled in Khajurao-style of architecture.[3] The temple is surrounded by pond filled with water of various holy shrines from the Indian subcontinent such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Muktinath and Pashupatinath.[4]
Inauguration
The dham was inaugurated by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on March 7, 2017. Kamal Thapa, Bikram Pandey , Indian religious leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sri Lankan Minister Dayaa Gamagae were also present at the programme.[1]
References
- Sureis (2017-03-08). "Prez unveils Shashwat Dham". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- Anand, Ayushi (2017-03-19). "Shashwat Dham opens in Nepal after 16 years". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- Sureis (2017-02-13). "Shashwat Dham opening next month". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- Magazine, New Spolight. "SHASHWAT DHAM Temple of Faith". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 2021-12-25.