Kathmandu – As Maha Shivaratri approaches, Naga sadhus have started arriving in Kathmandu from neighboring India as well as various parts of Nepal. In this context, Naga sadhus arrived in Kathmandu today and entered the Pashupatinath Temple premises through Gate No. 1.
Among the four sects of ascetics—Sannyasi, Vaishnava, Nanak, and Udasi—the Naga belong to the Sannyasi tradition. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, it is customary for ascetics from all four sects to be present at Pashupatinath Temple, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As the Maha Shivaratri festival draws near, the number of devotees visiting the temple premises has been increasing. The Pashupati Area Development Trust has stated that it has intensified preparations and management efforts for the festival.
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