Devotees Flock to Pashupatinath and Shiva Temples on Second Monday of Shrawan
Summary
Devotees throng Pashupatinath and other Shiva temples across Nepal on the second Monday of the Hindu month Shrawan for special puja and darshan, with extensive arrangements made for safe and organized worship.
Key Points
- Devotees flocked to Pashupatinath temple from early morning on the second Monday of Shrawan despite drizzle.
- The four doors of Pashupatinath temple remained open from 3:00 AM until 8:00 PM for darshan, with special puja held from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Pashupati Area Development Trust coordinated with Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepali Army, and other agencies to manage the crowd and ensure safety.
- Devotees also visited other Shiva temples across Nepal, including Gokarneshwor, Nageshwor, Doleshwor, and Makhan Mahadev in Kathmandu's Basantapur.
