| Khuwalung | |
|---|---|
| Native name खुवालुङ (Nepali) | |
 Khuwalung rock in the Saptakoshi river, with the Kirat flag | |
| Type | Cultural, religious |
| Location | Koshi Province, Nepal |
| Nearest city | Belaka Municipality |
| Coordinates | 26°54′35.74″N 87°9′43.275″E / 26.9099278°N 87.16202083°E |
  Location of Khuwalung in Koshi Province  Khuwalung (Nepal) | |
Khuwalung (Nepali: खुवालुङ) is a rock in the Saptakoshi river of Nepal sacred to the Kirati people.[1] The rock lies at the confluence of Dudh Koshi, Arun, and Tamor rivers, near the Belaka municipality of Udayapur district. It is considered as one of the holiest site of the Kirati people.[2][3] The name of the rock is uttered in the beginning and ending of every Kirat religious ritual.[4]
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