Sanga – the Hindu pilgrimage temple, is a famous sacred destination of Nepal. It is located at the border of the Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchowk districts, about 20 kilometers east of Kathmandu. The Kailashnath Mahadev statue gazing towards Kathmandu valley from the hilltop is the most popular attraction of Sanga Village.
It is the tallest statue of Lord Shiva (144 ft.) in the world. This statue holds the pride of many Nepalese people because Lord Shiva is considered a mighty and sacred god amongst the Hindus. Sanga is situated at an elevation of 1,480m from sea level. The total population of Sanga is 6,121 in 1,305 individual households, according to Nepal Census 2011. You may check it out at the Google Map Sanga, सुर्यविनायक 44800.
The Hindu pilgrimage temple Sanga dominates Newari culture, where numbers of Brahmin, Chhetri, Tamang and some other castes of people also live in different communities.
The main spiritual attractions in and around Sanga are the followings:
The construction of the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue was completed in 2011 AD. Similarly, after 7 years of its inauguration in Sanga. Many Hindu pilgrims visit Kailashnath every year to worship Lord shiva on several occasions.
Mahashivaratri and Teej festivals are the main festivals of Hindus when the Kailashnath temple gets its most visitors. It is also the second-tallest Hindu statue in the world. The name “Kailashnath” means“Lord of Mount Kailash and Mahadev means the “Great God.” Mount Kailash, considered Lord Shiva’s home, is 21,800 foot-Tall Mountain in the Tibet region near the northwest corner of Nepal.
Mount Kailash is located Gangside mountain range of Tibet and sits nearly 6,638 meters above sea level. To help the visitors of Kailashnath reach the Shiva statue, a new 738 feet Suspension bridge was recently constructed over the Araniko Highway. The views of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas down the hill are worth the Visit to Sanga.
This temple is Sankata Temple, where people go to worship for the better health of their family and friends. It is believed that praying in this temple wards off all the bad luck and sickness from the people.
One of the most curious parts about the Sankata temple is that Buddhist people take it as God Kaal Bhairab and the Hindus take san kata as a form of the goddess. People also sacrifice different animals as their offerings to Sankata.
This temple is also a Mahadev temple located in Ashapuri, Sanga. The story behind the construction of the Ashapauri temple is that when the Pandavas were in exile during Mahabharat, God Mahadev commanded them to stay there.
He promised to fulfill everyone’s desires, wishes, and hopes if they could finish the task. It is still believed to date that when one comes to this temple to worship Lord Shiva, all their inner desires and wishes come true. There is a small pond near the temple where people light and pray for their fulfilled desires.
It is also a Mahadev temple located on the northeast side of Sanga. Many people visit this temple to pay their respect to Lord shiva during the Teej and Mahashivaratri festival in Nepal. Pilgrims also do different types of Saptahas and Aartis at other events.
The temple is Kaal Bhairab temple, located at Gwashincha Village of Sanga. People sacrifice different domestic animals, like goats, hens, pigeons, etc., in this temple as their offering to make Kaal Bhairab happy. Every Sunday, there are vast numbers of pilgrims who go to worship in this temple. During the Bisket Jatra, the Newar community of Sanga also visits the temple to pay their offerings to Kaal Bhairab.
Surroundings. The atmosphere of Sanga is primarily warm and cool because it lies at the hilly corner of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the coolness and greenery of the village from the different viewpoints around the Sanga. Sanga is also the gateway to Dhulikhel and Namobuddha, where we can reach through Araniko Highway.
Dhulikhel is one of the major attractions of the Kavrepalanchowk district from where the B.P. highway, one of the best highways in Nepal, starts. We can also go to Namobuddha by taking Different public vehicles from Dhulikhel. Sanga can be the best outdoor destination for tourists visiting Nepal who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu Valley for a short time; This is only 1.5 hour drive away from Kathmandu.
Accommodations around the Sanga – the Hindu Pilgrimage You can find many hotels and resorts of the affordable range around Sanga and Kailashnath Mahadev Statue. Enjoy the countryside life of Nepal in the hilly resorts of Sanga.
Mountain Views from Kailashnath Mahadev The different mountains seen from Sanga viewpoints are Himal Chuli 7893m, Manaslu 8156m, Pabil GIV 7102m, Ganesh II 7150m, Ganesh V 6950 m, Langtang 7246m, Gang Chhenpo 6297m, Sisa Pangma 8013m.
If you want to visit Sanga as a pilgrim, you must visit Sanga during the month of the middle of March on the occasion of Shivaratri. (Birth Day of Lord Shiva) Thousands of people go to see Kailashnath Temple during Mahashivaratri to worship Lord Shiva. The Teej festival during the Shrawan month also attracts many visitors to the Hindu pilgrimage temple Sanga.
However, if you want a peaceful visit, you should avoid these festivals because of the crowd. During the rainy seasons, you might also face the problems of floods and landslides. Enjoy the spectacular mountain views by choosing the right season and time of the Visit. Because of the pollution in Kathmandu, the valley is mostly cloudy in the rainy and winter seasons.
So you might get unlucky if you visit Sanga during the best seasons. So the best season to visit Sanga is between September and December and March to June, when you can observe a clear view of the city and the Himalayas.
You might also want to stay the night at different hilly resorts around the Hindu pilgrimage temple Sanga, where you can enjoy the city lights of Kathmandu Valley.
