Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple reopens after reinstallation of gold ornaments

Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple reopens after reinstallation of gold ornaments

Kathmandu, Jun 29 (PTI) Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, the fifth-century revered Hindu shrine here, which was closed by authorities for the reinstallation of more than 100 kilograms of gold ornaments around the Shiva Lingam in the premises was reopened after a special puja on Thursday morning.

The temple was on Wednesday afternoon closed after 3 pm to reinstall the gold ornaments called Jalahari, which was earlier removed for investigation after a controversy occurred over its weight.

The temple was reopened for devotees around 3 am on Thursday morning after a special puja.