Pashupatinath is the biggest temple of lord shiva In Nepal. In Shivaratri Pashupatinatha temple has
a big possession. Hindu devotees from all over Nepal and India visit Pashupatinath. Large number of Shadus come to Pashupatinath. Different types of Shadus can be seen around
Pashapupati and its surroundings.
The shadus are covered with bhibhuti (Ashes). The Shadhus are said to have mastered the pain
of heat, cold and sufferings and have devoted their life to Lord Shiva. They stand naked
blessing the devotees. They smoke weeds as a divine gift of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is the one
who enjoys taking bhis(Poison), bhang, Dhatooro (jimson Weeds). There is always a big fair and market set around Pashupati temple area in Shiva Ratri.
Large number of people are seen visiting the temple. People are seen buying things. Announcements,
music, dances, sadhus, markets, and large number of tourist make Shivaratri more fun. Women and kids are seen putting mehendi on their hands Mehandi (Heena) by the local artists
sitting on the pavements. Snake dance, circus and other fun activities can also be seen in the surrounding areas of Pashupati temple. People stand in line from early morning to get
darshan of Shiva Linga at Pashupatinath. The line become kilometers long, and devotees stand
their to perform pooja of Shiva for hours without food or some even without water.
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