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AVALOKITESWAR


Avalokiteswar is a popular and widely worshipped deity in Nepal as the God providing reprieve, he is believed to be available whenever his devotees want his help. In other words, he is like a God on call who is always quick to come to help. In-spite of being a God from the Buddhist pantheon, it is interesting to note that he is popular not only among the Buddhists but among the Hindus as well. The countless number of his statues scattered in and around the Kathmandu Valley demonstrate his popularity. This deity is said to have 108 different forms. Some of the most widely worshipped Awalokiteswaras are Adinath Avalokiteswar, Bungan Avalokiteswar, (Rato Machhendra), Seto Padmanpani Avalokiteswar.

One reasons for his popularity is the concept of Karuna, meaning compassion. Introduced under Mahayana Buddhism, this theory of Karuna is an effective wonder drug that heals the worries of the depressed. He is generally regarded as the most public service-minded god who is said to have fully dedicated himself to the tremendous task of liberating the suffering souls of the world. (Also see Adinath Lokeswar.)

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