22/02/2017
Shiva Ratri Celebration at Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shivaratri is one of the most exciting and colorful festival celebrated in Nepal. Sacred bonfire is made in every squares, special sacrament are cooked and distributed, ascetics smoke cannabis immiting Lord Shiva.
On Shivaratri festival, devotees fast and keep vigil all night. Shivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava' - the cosmic dance. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Ma.
The festival take place at all Shiva temples, but particularly at Pashupatinath, hundreds of Sadhus flock from all over Nepal and India. In Yoga and meditations, the day is auspicious for the planetary positions causing easy rise of his / her energy. Another excitement that attracted youngsters and teenagers was on this particular day it is allowed to smoke hashish or Ma*****na for gurus and yogis, which is considered as one of the prized possession of lord Shiva. With this trend, Pashupatinath area attracts thousands of youngsters and devotees alike on the day.