Remembering moms: Tributes flow at Matatirtha
Vignettes of Matatirtha Aunsi as sea of humanity turns up at the pilgrimage site to pay homage to mothers
Tens of thousands throng to Lord Shiva temples to mark Shiva Ratri in Nepal
One of the most awaited annual festivals in Nepal Shiva Ratri, the day of Lord Shiva is being marked with much fan fare with tens of thousands of people thronging to various Shiva temples around the nation on Monday.
Pashupatinath receives 800‚000 devotees
Around 800,000 visitors thronged Pashupatinath Temple today to observe Mahashivaratri, one of the greatest Hindu festivals. However, devotees blamed the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT), for the worst management ever, this year.
Naked holy men add fervor to Nepal Hindu fest
Hindu holy man Tarkeshwor Giri sat naked at Nepal's biggest annual religious gathering Monday as throngs of pilgrims sought his blessings at a centuries-old temple in Kathmandu.
Nepal police arrest 80 cannabis users at Hindu temple
Police in Nepal arrested 80 people on Monday for using cannabis at the country's biggest Hindu temple, in the capital Katmandu, where celebrations for the Shivaratri festival were under way.