Kathmandu, July 21 -- Thousands of Nepali Hindu devotees thronged the holiest temple of Lord Shiva, the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, as they observed the second Monday of Sawan or Shravan.

The month of Shravan is considered to be sacred by Hindu devotees, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, when women keep a fast wearing green, yellow clothes, and red bangles and beads. Monday is considered the day of Lord Shiva.

During this month, especially on Mondays, devotees, regardless of their age or gender, go to the Shiva temple to worship the Lord. It is believed that the unmarried girl keeping fast on every Monday of the month shall get the husband of her choice. The married women, however, keep the fast for the good health and prosperity...