The Bagmati River is the largest river in the capital city of Kathmandu Valley which comprises 57 rivers and rivulets as its tributaries. It originates from Bagdwar, bifurcates Kathmandu valley in to two parts and crosses the valley at Chovar. It has high religious importance.
Threre are so many shrines and cemeteries located in its bank. Gokarneshwar, Guheshwari and Pashupatinath temples are famous shrines enlisted in the World Heritage which reflects its importance to all the races of human civilization.
The Hindus and Buddhists, for whom the river water has special religious and spiritual values, consider the water of Bagmati as a holy water 'JAL'.
Although being a part of cultural and religious heritage, the activities of dumping of raw solid wastes and discharging of untreated liquid wastes in Bagmati River has made an assault on its sanctity.
In order to curb further environmental degradation of the Bagmati River and adjoining area as well as to restore the condition of once pristine Bagmati River, the Volunteer foundation Nepal is working to Public awareness programme and clean Bagmati river.
Volunteer is fully devoted and committed to keep Bagmati river clean with the support of local peoples.
