Maha Shivaratri Celebrated with Devotion Across Nepal

Summary

Maha Shivaratri, a major Hindu festival venerating Lord Shiva, is being celebrated with devotion across Nepal, with many devotees and ascetics gathering at Pashupatinath Temple.

Key Points
  • Maha Shivaratri is being celebrated across Nepal with reverence and devotion.
  • The festival occurs on the fourteenth day of the dark half of the month of Falgun.
  • It commemorates the night of Lord Shiva's manifestation and is one of four major holy nights.
  • Devotees and ascetics have gathered at Pashupatinath Temple, with sadhus lighting bonfires and crowds visiting from early morning.
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