The Bagmati River is a
sacred body of
water to
Hindus. A holy dip in the Bagmati river is said to free people from all the sins they have committed in this lifetime. There are numerous legends surrounding the
formation of the river and the creation of
temples on its banks.
Along with the great
Pashupatinath temple, Gokarneshwar, also known as Gokarna is one of the holiest places located on the banks of river .