24,000 pilgrims visit Pashupatinath temple by 12 p.m.
Summary
Around 24,000 devotees had visited Pashupatinath temple by noon as crowds gathered across Shiva temples nationwide for Haritalika Teej. All four temple gates were opened at 3 a.m. to manage the flow, while police said the situation remained peaceful.
Key Points
- About 24,000 devotees visited Pashupatinath temple by 12 p.m. on Haritalika Teej.
- All four gates of the temple were opened at 3 a.m. to ease the movement of pilgrims.
- Between 2,000 and 2,500 devotees were still waiting in lines at the four entrances.
- Police said the situation in the Pashupati area remained peaceful.
