“Thousands of Hindu devotees gather at Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple, light lamps for Bala Chaturdashi”, Lokmat Times, November 18, 2025
“Sitting under tarpaulin shelters and tending to oil lamps through the night in the premises of the Pashupatinath Temple, thousands of Hindu devotees gathered on the eve of Bala Chaturdashi, praying for the salvation of departed souls.
Devotees camp overnight, remaining awake to care for the lamps as part of the ritual dedicated to the peace of deceased family members. Bala Chaturdashi begins on Marga Krishna Trayodashithe 13th day of the waning moon in the Nepali month of Mangsir.
Observing strict fasting, devotees eat only one meal that day and abstain from garlic, onions, fish, eggs and other items considered impure. In the evening, they visit the Pashupatinath Temple or other shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, chanting hymns and lighting the “Akhanda Jyoti” in memory of departed relatives……”
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