Sri Indraneela Parvatham, Nepal

Address

Sri Indraneela Parvatham, Nepal , Katamandu, 44600 Nepal

Diety

Neelachalanathar Amman: Neeelambika

Introduction

Indraneela Parvatham temple is located at Katamandu in Nepal. This holy Shrine is one among 276 Shiva Sthalams and is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Neelachalanathar. Indraneela Parvatam is the first of the Tevara Stalams hailed by the Tamil hymns of the Nayanmars. This shrine has not been visited by any of the Nayanmars, although its praises have been sung by Sambandar from Kalahasti

Puranic Significance

A towering peak (6000 Meters tall) reached by a long trek from Kathmandu is revered as a manifestation of Shiva and a green rock is revered as a manifestation of Ambal. Indra is believed to have worshipped shiva here. This is one of the 4 Shivastalams in the Himalayas praised by the Tamil hymns of the Saivite Nayanmar Tamil Saints of the 1st century CE – the other three being Gowrikund, Kedarnath and Mount kailash.

Beliefs

The devotees visit this temple get bestows from lord Shiva and devotees get wealth, health, prosperity and richness.

Special Features

Legend has it that Indra is belived to have worshipped Siva here. Arjuna obtained the Pasupatha Astram after offering prayers to Lord Siva.

Festivals

Mahashivrathri

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Government of Nepal

Nearest Bus Station

Katamandu

Nearest Railway Station

Katamandu

Nearest Airport

Katamandu

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