This pagoda – style structure of Newari architecture stands
in the center of the complex surrounded by the poplar groove and the 108 brass
water sprouts. The groove is said to have grown from the walking sticks left by
the 84 great magnificent from India on their way to Tibet. Hindus believe that
taking bath under this freezing water brings salvation. It houses on image of Vishnu, the Lord of Salvation
(Muktinath), after which the entire complex takes its popular contemporary
name. Other names for Muktinath include ‘Muktinarayan’ (narayan is another name
for Vishnu) and ‘Muktichhetra (Salvation place)
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