18,000 pilgrims visit Pashupatinath temple by 10 am
Summary
18,000 pilgrims had visited the Pashupatinath temple by 10 am on Monday to observe Haritalika Teej. Authorities deployed 2,500 Nepal Police and 800 Armed Police Force personnel as the temple saw fewer visitors than last year.
Key Points
- 18,000 devotees visited Pashupatinath temple by 10 am on Monday for Haritalika Teej.
- District Police Range, Kathmandu reported the count and confirmed the morning prayers were completed.
- 2,500 Nepal Police personnel and 800 Armed Police Force personnel were deployed for security.
- Officials said pilgrim turnout this year was lower than in the previous year.
