One of the most mesmerizing rituals at Pashupatinath Temple is the Pashupati Bagmati Aarati.
Aarati is a ritual of worship in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) is offered to God. Pashupati Bagmati Aarati follows three priests conducting the custom with oil lamps, lanterns and other religious elements by chanting sacred mantra.
The priests perform the Aarati by taking oil lamps and moving them in circular motion and dedicating their act to the Divine. Bhajan (songs with religious theme) are sung by devotees during the Aarati, creating blissful surrounding. The Aarati starts at 6 pm every evening. Monday is considered the right day to worship Lord Shiva ensuring a large number of followers that day. This is a ritual that allows everyone to be a part of it and creates an environment of union of God and the devotees. Aarati is marked by hailing for the wellness of every living soul and thanking God for his kindness.
Pickup included
4:30 pm: Your expert Guide for this trip will pick you up from your Hotel’s Lobby and drive for Pashupatinath Temple. 5:00 pm: You will reach the temple and enjoy some sightseeing. 6:00 pm: The arati starts at 6 pm onwards. Enjoy and feel the arati and feel the atmosphere there. Learn and hear about Hinduism, history and myths related to Pasupatinath, arati from your guide at the same time. 8:00 pm: Depart for your Hotel and your trip ends.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
We offer pick up service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city.