Pashupatinath - Arya Ghat

The Arya Ghat, immediately below the temple at the foot of a steep flight of steps, was built in the reign of Pratapa Malla. It is reserved for the cremation of royalty. Access is barred to non-Hindus.

Further along the embankment small shrines in the rock are adorned with ancient sculptures, thought to be of former rulers of the Valley. A little pagoda situated between the two bridges has a torana showing the goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon. Next to it is a small brick shrine with a terracotta image of Ananta Narayan, the gift of the potters caste in the mid 16th c.