Budhanilkantha Temple | |
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बूढानीलकण्ठ मन्दिर | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kathmandu |
Province | Bagmati |
Deity | Lord Vishnu / Buddha |
Location | |
Location | Budanilkantha |
Country | Nepal |
Length | 5 metres |
Budhanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, (Nepali: बुढानिलकण्ठ मन्दिर; translation: Old Blue Throat) is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is also known as the Narayanthan Temple for Hindus, and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Mahavishnu. However In the Buddhist community, the term "Buddhanilkantha" refers to one of the various manifestations of Avalokiteshvara. The name means "Blue-Throated Buddha."