Budhanilkantha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. The temple is located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, at the base of the Shivapuri Hill, and is identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu, which is also the largest stone carving in Nepal.The temple, also known as the Narayanthan Temple, is situated at the base of Shivapuri Hill, on the northern side of Kathmandu. It does not have any relation with the Buddha; Budhanilkantha stands instead for “Old Blue Throat”. The statue symbolizes the Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as one of the 'Trimurtis' in the Hindu pantheon, along with Brahma and Shiva.