The Bagmati river is the largest river flowing through the Kathmandu valley and separates <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu" title="Kathmandu">Kathmandu</a> city from the district of Lalitpur. The Bagmati originates from the Shivapuri hill (2650m), 25 km north of Kathmandu. According to an ancient tale, the river is believed to have originated from the laughter of Lord Shiva. It has a vital cultural and religious role and is used for ritual bathing and cremation, thus purifying the people spiritually and physically.
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