Shivaratri Festival, Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath

Trip Overview

Trip Facts

Duration 3 Days
Start FromKathmandu
Group Size1-10 Pax
End FromKathmandu
Trip GradeEasy
Max Height 1350 m
AccommodationHotel
TransportationCar/Van/Coach

Trip Highlights

Festival of March
Sadhus and saints in Pashupatinath.
Sacred Activities in Pashupatinath Temple

Trip Overview

Shivaratri Festival is the most famous and celebrated festival of Nepal which attracts large crowds from far-Flung places both in India and Nepal. The festival as its very name suggests is consecrated in honor of Lord Shiva.

It is observed by bathing and holding of a religious fast. All Shiva shrines become the places of visit for dracaena, but the greatest attraction of all is held by the temple of Pashupatinath in Kathmandu. One gets to see hundreds of thousand of devout Hindus coming to visit the temple of Pashupati on this day.

On this day religious Hindus worship Lord Shiva by offering flowers, garlands, ‘bel patra’ (leaves of ‘bet’ f rub), fruits, coins and so on and also by chanting prayers and hymns. Among them are a large number of Sadhus and ascetics. Many people like to keep awake for the whole night keeping vigilance over an oil lamp burnt to please Shiva. Children are seen keeping awake similarly over a bonfire in many localities.

In the afternoon an official function is held to celebrate this festival at Tundikhel. The Royal Nepalese Army organizes a show in which volleys of gunfire are sounded. The ceremony is witnessed by His Majesty the King.

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmanadu, Pick up and transfer to Hotel. Visit our office for detail information. In the evening dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dance show. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast , start sightseeing tours to Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath temple. After Lunch we visit Pashupatinath Temple to observe Shivaratri Festival and enjoy our time until evening . Overnight at Hotel.

Transfer to airport for your onward departure from Nepal.

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