Gorkha, May 12 -- The 22nd edition of the Rot Mahotsav - a deeply symbolic festival of devotion, heritage, and faith - began on Monday at the Gorakhnath temple nestled within the historic Gorkha Durbar.

Organised by Siddhashram Shakti Kendra, the 11-day festival sees the ritual offering of more than 125,000 rots - sacred flatbreads believed to be the favourite food of Guru Gorakhnath.

According to tradition, Guru Gorakhnath, a revered yogi and spiritual figure, first appeared in the Gorkha cave, lending the site deep religious significance. Myth holds that rot, a disc-shaped offering made from rice flour and 52 ingredients including coconut, clove, cardamom, and sugar, prepared through ritualistic procedures, is especially beloved by th...