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.