Kathmandu, Feb. 15 -- Thousands of Hindu devotees on Sunday thronged the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu to observe Mahashivaratri with devotion, reverence, and joy.

Observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, Mahashivratri is considered one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the Shiva Purana, the festival commemorates the night when Shiva manifested and is counted among four significant nights--Kaalratri, Moharatri, Sukhratri, and Shivaratri. The day is believed to inspire spiritual awakening and provide solace to those who are suffering or sorrowful.

"I came here straight from the front gate in Gaushala to Pashupati. The line was like two to three kilometres long. I took a video of about 10 minutes showing peo...