Ratneśvara (DANAM ID: PPK1310) stands as one of the earliest Licchavi śivaliṅgas with an inscription. As per the inscription on the base, Ratnasaṅgha, a prominent tradesman leader, consecrated the śivaliṅga in 478 CE (ŚS 399), naming it Ratneśvara after himself and endowing numerous land parcels in its honor. It holds historical significance due to its Licchavi inscription, dating back to the rule of King Mānadeva (r. 464-505 CE). Presently, the śivaliṅga is situated within the confines of a private residence belonging to a Rājabhaṇḍārī family in Pācutvāḥ, Paśupati area. In 1993 CE (VS 2050), the family erected a small room to safeguard the śivaliṅga. During fieldwork, Dhanavajra Vajrācārya (VS 2036, p.55) discovered this śivaliṅga beneath a large tree in an open field, devoid of any surrounding structures. For more detailed information, please visit our database.