Kathmandu, Feb. 25 -- Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, the revered Hindu pilgrimage site, came alive with devotees and ascetics on Tuesday, the eve of Mahashivaratri.

Entry gates have been set up leading to the main temple complex, which has been decorated with flower garlands, further embellishing the area and attracting more devotees.

Ascetics from various parts of India and Nepal have gathered and are staying at Annapurna Bhandar, Swargadwari Ashram, Nirmala Akhada, and Parmananda Ashram, which are located within the Pashupatinath Temple premises.

"The environment is filled with excitement and fervour. Devotees have continued to flock to the temple. I come to the temple every year, and I am today's environment around the temple filled ...