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Balachaturdashi Ritual at Pashupatinath Devotees Offer Shatbij in Honor of Ancestors
Devotees kept an all-night vigil from Tuesday and, on Mangsir Krishna Chaturdashi, observed the sacred Balachaturdashi ritual at Pashupatinath by scattering Shatbij in remembrance of their ancestors. The tradition, believed...
to help uplift departed souls, begins with lighting lamps the previous evening during Marg Krishna Trayodashi, staying awake throughout the night, and sowing seven sacred seeds around the Pashupati area on Chaturdashi morning. A unique part of the ritual includes gently shaking the Ganesh idol at Mrigasthali and calling out messages for the departed. This ancient practice, cherished for generations, symbolizes devotion, remembrance, and spiritual liberation. Kathmandu, November 19, 2025
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20 images•By Image Pasal•11/19/2025
