Serpentine lines stretching far and wide leading to the Pashupatinath temple, Hindu devotees have been observing Maha Shivaratri with devotion, prayer and rituals.
Entry gates have been set up leading to the main temple complex, which has been decorated with flower garlands, further embellishing the area and attracting more devotees.
At the invitation of the Nepal Army, the six former Indian Army Chiefs arrived in Nepal on Tuesday to participate in the Mahashivaratri celebrations and the 262nd Anniversary of the establishment of the Nepal Army.
The festival of Janai Purnima is observed annually on Shrawan Shukla Purnima. This year, it coincides with the Janaipurnima and Rishi Tarpani festivals. Celebrated nationwide, these events feature the wearing of the Janai (sacred thread) and Raakhi (Rakshabandhan).
Thousands of devotees thronged the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu marking the third Monday of the holy month of Shrawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the month comes to an end.
Thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu to observe "Shrawan Sombar" or Monday of the Nepali month Shrawan dedicated to lord Shiva.
"@IndiaInNepal organised a Yoga demonstration at the premises of the revered Pashupatinath Temple India-Nepal today to create greater awareness about Yoga & to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the upcoming International Day of Yoga," said the Indian Embassy in Nepal in a post on X.