Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, has many names—Mahadev, Neelkanth, Bholenath, and Rudra. Among them, one of his most sacred names is Pashupatinath, which means 'Lord of Animals.' ...

Kathmandu [Nepal], February 26 (ANI): Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, the revered Hindu pilgrimage site, came alive with devotees and ascetics on Tuesday, the eve of Mahashivaratri. Entry gates have ...

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 26 (ANI): Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, the revered Hindu pilgrimage site, came alive with devotees and ascetics on Mahashivaratri. Entry gates have been set up leading to ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Tens of thousands of Hindu ... In the Bankali forests near Pashupati, the temple of the Hindu god Shiva, holy men and devotees puffed on cannabis smoke, a practice ...

Among the many celebrities, actress Lara Dutta also celebrated the occasion as she marked the auspicious night with a special visit to the famous Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. The 'Partner ...

Believed to be around 2,000 years old, the temple is a testament to Nepal's rich cultural and religious heritage. Hindus and Buddhists visit Pashupatinath Temple for prayer, a long-standing ...

A holy man smokes marijuana at the Pashupatinath Hindu temple during Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) 34,796 people played the daily ...