Devotees worship Lord Shiva at Pashupatinath Temple (Photo Feature)

Kathmandu: The month of Shrawan is regarded as a pleasant month of Lord Shiva.

The worship of Lord Shiva and fasting on Monday of Shrawan is believed to be auspicious. Hindu devotees worship Lord Shiva offering Belpatra, Panchamrit, Jal, etc on this day.

According to Hindu scriptures, one will be blessed with prosperity on worshipping Lord Shiva in Shrawan and Monday. It is believed that Goddesses Parbati had fasted in Shrawan to get Lord Shiva as her husband. As a result of which, Hindu women give more priority to this month.

Mainly three types of fasts, Shrawan Sombar (Monday), Sohra Sombar (16 Mondays), and Som Pradosh, are treated as auspicious in the Hindu religion. There is a religious belief that one will receive more abundance, than the other days, if one performs holy activities like fasting on the Monday of Shrawan, worshiping, and donating.

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A huge number of devotees also visited Shiva shrines, including Pashupatinath Temple, on the 4th (last) Monday of Shrawan. Those who have stayed fasting will end their fast by performing religious activities such as ‘Gaudan’, Purna Patra, etc. at Pashupatinath Temple.

(Glimpses of Pashupatinath Temple on the 4th Monday of Shrawan) 

(Photo Courtesy: Saroj Basnet ) 

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