Four-Phase Worship Underway at Pashupatinath Temple During Mahashivaratri Night

Summary

The Pashupati Area Development Trust is conducting a four-phase worship at Pashupatinath Temple throughout Mahashivaratri night involving rituals for the four faces of Lord Shiva along with other traditional offerings.

Key Points
  • The Pashupati Area Development Trust is overseeing the four-phase worship at Pashupatinath Temple during Mahashivaratri night.
  • The worship involves offerings to the four faces of Shiva: Ishana, Aghora, Vamadeva, and Sadyojata with milk, yogurt, ghee, and honey respectively.
  • Additional rituals include lighting thousands of lamps and offering one lakh Belpatra leaves as part of the festival.
  • The tradition is also observed at other Shiva temples across Nepal, attracting devotees from various regions including India.
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