From Nepal to Mauritius, these 5 miraculous and famous temples of Lord Shiva are spread across the globe—make sure to visit them during the month of Sawan.

In Sanatan religion and culture, the month of Saavan is considered very dear to Lord Shiva. During this entire month, the atmosphere echoes with the chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Om Namah Shivay’ in Shiva temples across the country and abroad. Usually people visit the twelve Jyotirlingas or famous pilgrimage sites of India during Sawan, but do you know that the glory of Devadhidev Mahadev and his devotees is not limited to the borders of India only? There are many countries all over the world where very grand, ancient and miraculous temples of Lord Shiva are situated which are awakening the spirit of Indian architecture and eternal culture. If you too are planning a different and spiritual journey this Saavan, then definitely visit these 5 famous Shiva temples of the world.

1. Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal

The temple of Lord Pashupatinath, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, the capital of neighboring Nepal, is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Shiva devotees around the world. This temple, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous all over the world for its amazing pagoda style architecture and golden roofs. The Chaturmukhi (four-faced) form of Lord Shiva is installed in the main temple here. In the month of Sawan and on the holy occasion of Mahashivratri, lakhs of devotees from Nepal as well as India and other countries come here to seek the blessings of Lord Ashutosh.