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Devotees queuing up in Pashupati from early morning

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March 7: The Pashupatinath Temple sees a big crowd of devotees on the special day of Mahashivaratri from early morning today.

Though there was serpentine queue of devotees since 1.00 am today the four doors of the temple were opened at 2:45 am only. An arrangement has been made for devotees to enter the main temple from four gates, said Member Secretary of Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT), Dr Govinda Tandan. As per the system, the devotees would use the same door to enter the temple and come out after worshiping.

Around 1.1 million devotees are expected to visit Pashupatinath on the occasion of Shivaratri this year, Dr Tandan added.

The Indian visitors thronging to the temple is visibly high this year, said Nepal-India Friendship Council Chairperson Suresh Thakur.

Various volunteer organizations are organizing free health camp, free tea and meal programme at Pashupatinath Temple to serve revelers on the special day. RSS

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