Cleanup Underway at Pashupatinath Temple Ahead of Maha Shivaratri Festival

Summary

A major cleanup operation took place at the Pashupatinath Temple area in Kathmandu ahead of the Maha Shivaratri festival, collecting four metric tons of waste and involving multiple organizations and volunteers.

Key Points
  • A cleanup was conducted at Pashupatinath Temple area including Suryaghat, Aryaghat, and Ram Mandir ahead of Maha Shivaratri festival.
  • Four metric tons of waste were collected and managed, including non-biodegradable waste handled by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
  • The Bagmati Cleanup Mega Campaign has been ongoing every Saturday since Jestha 5, 2070 BS, continuing even during major crises.
  • The next cleanup will involve Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force at Pashupatinath area next Saturday.
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