Noemie Repetto / Le Pictorium - 12-13 February, 2018 - Shiva Ratri at the Pashupatinath Temple. It is a very important celebration in Hinduism. - 13/02/2018 - Nepal / Kathmandu - The Shiva Ratri (or Maha Shiavatri translated as 'The Great Night of Shiva') is normally held on February 13th. However, the sadhus (beggars) begin to gather the day before, the 12th of February. These people go to the temple of Pashupatinath to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shiva. Shiva is represented in the form of yogi or beggar and many other forms, hence the presence of as many beggars from Kathmandu in th
Noemie Repetto / Le Pictorium - 12-13 February, 2018 - Shiva Ratri at the Pashupatinath Temple. It is a very important celebration in Hinduism. - 13/02/2018 - Nepal / Kathmandu - The Shiva Ratri (or Maha Shiavatri translated as 'The Great Night of Shiva') is normally held on February 13th. However, the sadhus (beggars) begin to gather the day before, the 12th of February. These people go to the temple of Pashupatinath to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shiva. Shiva is represented in the form of yogi or beggar and many other forms, hence the presence of as many beggars from Kathmandu in this temple on this particular day. The name 'Pashupati' is one of the many names that Lord Shiva carries. The custom of Shiva Ratri is to fast and watch all night by performing a 'puja' every 3 hours (4 times during the night). During these ablutions, milk, curd, butter and finally honey are given as offerings to God, in this order. Each ablution is followed by a bilva leaf offering, appreciated by Shiva. It is not abnormal, almost expected, to see beggars smoking drugs during this festival.
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