Shaivism is the most widely followed Hindu sect in Nepal and it has a deep impact on the life and culture of the people of the region. To Hindus, Nepal is the abode of Shiva – Pashupatikshetra. Shiva is primarily worshipped in the form of Shivling in Nepal. Shivling with face and without face is worshipped here. Mukhalinga or linga with face is much more prevalent in Nepal than in India. There are two types of Mukha Linga – with one face and with four faces. The formed and formless form of Supreme Deity in the form of Shiva is worshipped by followers of Shaivism. The shrine of Pashupatinatha is the most important temple in Nepal. Shiva as Pashupati is the guardian deity of Nepal and the shrine dates back to the prehistoric Kirata period. All the kings of Nepal invoke Shiva as Pashupati and they have mentioned in the inscriptions that they are dedicated to the feet of Pashupati. The extraordinary four-faced murti of Pashupatinatha is the epitome of Nepali – Shai