‘Sadness and happiness are simply feelings of the mind’: Mahashivaratri in Nepal

Devotees at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu during Shivaratri.

Devotees at Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu during Shivaratri. Credit: SBS Nepali/Prayas Dulal

Shivaratri was celebrated on Wednesday, 26 February this year, drawing a large annual gathering of devotees to Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple. Among them were holy men, known as 'baba', who traveled from various places, including India. Nepal correspondent Prayas Dulal spoke with Gopal Baba and Kirant Yogi, who shared insights about their journeys.


Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.

Share
Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Nepali-speaking Australians.
Stories about women of Nepali heritage in Australia who are about to become parents.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Nepali News

Nepali News

Watch it onDemand
‘Sadness and happiness are simply feelings of the mind’: Mahashivaratri in Nepal | SBS Nepali