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.