Shankhmul

                   Shankhamul




 Shankhamul is a historic and culturally significant area located along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. It holds religious importance, particularly for Hindus, and is known for its ghats (stone-paved steps leading to the river), which are used for rituals, cremations, and festivals. The name "Shankhamul" comes from the Sanskrit words *shankha* (conch shell) and *mul* (base), referring to its mythological association with the god Vishnu.


### Key Features of Shankhamul:

1. **Religious Significance**  

   - A sacred site for Hindu rituals, including death ceremonies and ancestor worship (*Shraddha*).  

   - Believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu blew his conch shell (*shankha*), giving the area its name.  


2. **Ghats and Riverfront**  

   - Steps leading to the Bagmati River where devotees perform religious activities.  

   - Used for cremation ceremonies, similar to Pashupatinath’s ghats (though less prominent).  


3. **Festivals and Events**  

   - Hosts religious gatherings, especially during *Haribodhini Ekadashi* and other Hindu festivals.  

   - Occasionally used for cultural and environmental cleanup campaigns due to the Bagmati’s pollution issues.  


4. **Environmental Concerns**  

   - Like other stretches of the Bagmati, Shankhamul faces pollution challenges, prompting community-led cleanup efforts.  


5. **Accessibility**  

   - Located in the southern part of Kathmandu, near Kupondole (Pulchowk) and Jawalakhel.  


### Nearby Attractions:

- **Patan Durbar Square** (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)  

- **Jawalakhel Handicraft Center** (known for Tibetan carpets)  

- **Thecho Village** (a traditional Newari settlement)  

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