Over Rs 3.3 million collected in offerings at Pathibhara Temple in three months
Summary
Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung collected Rs 3.33 million in offerings from 20,522 pilgrims during the first three months of the current fiscal year. Visitor numbers rose sharply in Ashoj, with officials citing better weather and the Navaratri period of Dashain as key reasons.
Key Points
- Pathibhara Temple collected Rs 3.33 million in offerings during the first three months of the current fiscal year.
- A total of 20,522 pilgrims visited the shrine in Taplejung over the period, with the highest turnout in Ashoj.
- The temple received Rs 1.6 million from 11,930 visitors in the third month, higher than the previous two months.
- Executive Director Prajin Hangbang said improved weather and Navaratri during Dashain helped boost pilgrim arrivals.
