Preparations on to reopen Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred shrines of Hindus from across the world, is finally preparing to reopen its doors for the devotees targeting upcoming Teej festival, after remaining shut for five months. “We are waiting for the direction of the District Administration Office to reopen the temple and preparing how to open and manage the crowds after reopening, said Bhola Prasad Sitaula, director of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT).

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Preparations underway to reopen Pashupatinath Temple

“We are waiting for the direction of the District Administration Office to reopen the temple and preparing how to open and manage the crowds after reopening, said Bhola Prasad Sitaula, director of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT).