A sadhu participates in Shivaratri rituals while smoking a chillum at the Pashupatinath Temple premises, 2026.

Thousands of devotees gathered at Pashupatinath Temple during the Maha Shivaratri festival, one of the most sacred occasions in the Hindu calendar. Worshippers observed overnight vigils, lit oil lamps, offered prayers, and performed religious rituals at the revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere across the temple परिसर and surrounding areas. Kathmandu, Nepal – March 2026.