| The main religion of Nepal is Hinduism. Lord Shiva is regarded as the guardian angel of the country. Nepal is home to the
largest Shiva temple in the world, the famous Pashupatinath Temple, where Hindus from all over the world come for pilgrimage.
According to mythology, Sita Devi of the epic Ramayana was born in the Mithila Kingdom of King Janaka Raja. Buddhism was
relatively more common among the Newar. But, differences between Hindus and Buddhists have been in general very subtle and
academic in nature due to the intermingling of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. Both share common temples and worship common
deities and many of Nepal,s Hindus could also be regarded as Buddhists and vice versa. Gurkhas from Nepal are Hindu.
Among other natives of Nepal, those most influenced by Hinduism were the Magar, Sunwar, Limbu and Rai. Hindu influence is
less prominent among the Gurung, Bhutia, and Thakali groups, who employ Buddhist monks for their religious ceremonies. Most
of the festivals in Nepal are Hindu. The Machendrajatra festival,dedicated to Hindu Shaiva Siddha, is celebrated even by
Buddhists and it is the Buddhists, main festival.
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