BAGMATI RIVER

This is the main river system of Kathmandu Valley running through the middle parts or the heart of Katmandu and Lalitpur cities. A famous and historic river, Bagmati is considered a holy river where devotees gather on several occasions and festivals and touch it or sprinkle its holy waters on their bodies. Devotees also dip themselves into the holy waters of Bagmati. Many Hindu devotees bathe at its various points for fulfilling their wishes on auspicious days and religious occasions. At one point, it passes through the holy shrines of Lord Pashupatinath.