Hindu holy men from Nepal and India enter Pashupatinath Temple with procession [Photo Feature]
Summary
Ascetics including Hindu holy men from Nepal and India have arrived in Kathmandu for the Maha Shivaratri festival and entered the Pashupatinath Temple in a ceremonial procession.
Key Points
- Maha Shivaratri festival is approaching, attracting Hindu holy men including Sadhus and Naga Babas to Kathmandu.
- Ascetics from both Nepal and India arrived in Kathmandu and entered Pashupatinath Temple through Gate No. 1 in a ceremonial procession.
- The four sects of ascetics gathering are Sannyasi, Vaishnav, Nanak, and Udasi, with Naga Babas from the Sannyasi sect.
- Pashupatinath Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and preparations by the Pashupati Area Development Trust have intensified for the festival.
