Shambhunath Temple

Shambhunath Temple is a Hindu temple in Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Shiva. It is south of the East West Highway section of Shambhunath, Saptari, and draws Nepal and Indian pilgrims, especially in the first month of the Nepali Calendar, Baishakh when a month-long mela is observed.

History

The Shivalinga was founded in Chandrabhoga Gadhi and has been kept in same place. The temple was reconstructed in 1996. On the western side of the temple complex are ruins.

Pilgrimage

Every year thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries visit Shambhunath Temple to worship the Shivalinga. During the festivals of Baishakh Purnima and Dashain there are even more worshipers.