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Mahanirvana Ghat

Mahanirvani Ghat

'Nepal's Emperor had devoted 4 Shiva shrines on this ghat; traditional akhada is housed too.'

 

It is situated on north end of Nirvani Ghat. It is named after Mahanirvani sect of Naga Saints. The famous Akhara is situated here. It has four small Shiva temples made by Nepal’s Maharaja. It is legendary that Acharya Kapil Muni of Sankhya philosophy fame lived here during 7th century A.D. Near Mahanirvani Akhara Mother Teresa’s home is situated.

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Uploaded on July 10, 2016