Four-Phase Worship Underway at Pashupatinath Temple During Mahashivaratri Night

Kathmandu. The Pashupati Area Development Trust has stated that the four-phase worship is currently underway at the Pashupatinath Temple during the Mahashivaratri night. Anisha Bhatta, the information officer for the Trust, informed that the four-phase worship, which began around 6 PM, will continue until 6 AM on Monday. She explained that the tradition involves worshipping the four faces of Shiva—Ishana, Aghora, Vamadeva, and Sadyojata—with milk, yogurt, ghee, and honey, respectively, during the four phases.On this night, which is a cultural festival, in addition to the four-phase worship, a great lamp (Mahadeep), eternal lamp (Akhandadeep), a hundred thousand lamps (Lakshya Batti),...