Kathmandu: few weeks left for arrival ShivratriThe Pashupatinath Temple in the capital of Nepal Kathmandu From Friday, once again its doors have been opened for the devotees.
is closed since January 18 in view of third wave of covid-19 Transitioning, the temple again welcomed the devotees following the safety protocols and permission from the Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO).
According to a statement issued by the Pashupati Area Development Trust earlier this week, the decision to open the temple comes following a February 7 order from the District Administration Office, Kathmandu.
The DAO said that “worship, meditation or prayer can be done in places like monasteries, temples, mosques, monasteries and churches by following public health standards.”
“I am very happy and happy to come here to worship. Earlier I was here twice in the temple but the temple was closed but this time had to go inside the temple and I feel very lucky. I go inside the temple. Saka and pray,” one of the devotees Jeetan Katuwal told ANI.
Earlier, the Pashupatinath temple was closed for devotees from January 18. omicron virus, Crowds thronged the shrine since Friday morning as the temple reopened with third wave devotees from far-flung areas of Nepal.
A devotee said, “My name is Virat Kumar Nigotia, I have come from Biratnagar to worship in the temple. I am very excited and happy that I actually got a chance to do more worship inside the temple, which is a great pleasure for me. Is.”
The reopening of the temple comes before the Shivaratri festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, which falls on the fourth day of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna, according to the lunar calendar also known as Phalgun Krishna Chaturdashi, dedicated to Lord Shiva. . This year Shivratri will be celebrated on 1st March.
According to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, on the midnight of Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna, Brahma assumed the form of Shiva. Hence this day is celebrated with prayers, worship and visit to the temples of Lord Shiva. Hindus believe that mahashivratri Brings peace and prosperity in one’s life.
is closed since January 18 in view of third wave of covid-19 Transitioning, the temple again welcomed the devotees following the safety protocols and permission from the Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO).
According to a statement issued by the Pashupati Area Development Trust earlier this week, the decision to open the temple comes following a February 7 order from the District Administration Office, Kathmandu.
The DAO said that “worship, meditation or prayer can be done in places like monasteries, temples, mosques, monasteries and churches by following public health standards.”
“I am very happy and happy to come here to worship. Earlier I was here twice in the temple but the temple was closed but this time had to go inside the temple and I feel very lucky. I go inside the temple. Saka and pray,” one of the devotees Jeetan Katuwal told ANI.
Earlier, the Pashupatinath temple was closed for devotees from January 18. omicron virus, Crowds thronged the shrine since Friday morning as the temple reopened with third wave devotees from far-flung areas of Nepal.
A devotee said, “My name is Virat Kumar Nigotia, I have come from Biratnagar to worship in the temple. I am very excited and happy that I actually got a chance to do more worship inside the temple, which is a great pleasure for me. Is.”
The reopening of the temple comes before the Shivaratri festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, which falls on the fourth day of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna, according to the lunar calendar also known as Phalgun Krishna Chaturdashi, dedicated to Lord Shiva. . This year Shivratri will be celebrated on 1st March.
According to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, on the midnight of Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna, Brahma assumed the form of Shiva. Hence this day is celebrated with prayers, worship and visit to the temples of Lord Shiva. Hindus believe that mahashivratri Brings peace and prosperity in one’s life.
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