Budhanilkantha Travel Guide
Budhanilkantha is a grand temple situated at the foot of the Shivapuri Hill. Literally translated as "old blue-throat," it gained renown for its possession of a remarkable sculpture cast in the image of the Hindu god Vishnu. Said to have been made from a single block of rock, it is placed serenely in the middle of a pond, giving one the impression that it is actually floating. In fact, Vishnu is portrayed there with half-closed eyes, a smiling face, and crossed legs - as if he is taking a relaxing swim. While it is believed to date back more than 1,300 years ago, the exact nature of its origin is uncertain. Though shrouded in tangles of mystery and legend, there is, however, no question that its existence paved the way for Vishnu assuming the state of being the principal deity of Nepal, which originally was the position of Shiva...
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