[Ani] Nepali Hindu devotees throng Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu on “Maha Shivaratri”

The article from ANI News reports on the large gathering of Hindu devotees at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, during the holy month of Sawan and on Maha Shivaratri.

During the month of Sawan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, devotees of all ages and genders visit Shiva temples to worship. It is a common belief that unmarried girls who fast every Monday of Sawan will be blessed with a husband of their choice, while married women fast for the health and prosperity of their husbands and family.

On Maha Shivaratri, Sadhus (holy men) throng the Pashupatinath Temple. This day is considered highly auspicious and it is believed that Lord Shiva will bless the devotees who visit his shrines and pay homage after taking an early morning shower. The Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds high importance for Hindus as Lord Shiva is regarded as the creator, destructor, and preserver of the world.

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