Devotees Flock to Pashupatinath Temple on Last Monday of Saun

Summary

Devotees thronged Pashupatinath Temple from early morning on the last Monday of Saun, with all four gates opened at 3:00 AM to handle the crowd. Bolbam pilgrims also gathered at Sundarijal to bathe and offer water through the north gate via the Basuki Temple.

Key Points
  • Devotees gathered at Pashupatinath Temple from early morning on the last fourth Monday of Saun despite rain.
  • All four doors of Pashupatinath were opened from 3:00 AM to ease darshan for worshippers.
  • Bolbam pilgrims assembled at Sundarijal on the banks of the Bagmati River for the traditional ritual.
  • The Pashupati Area Development Trust arranged the northern door for pilgrims to offer water via the Basuki Temple.
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