🛕 Pashupatinath Temple Darshan Timings, Aarti & Complete Guide
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from India and around the world.
This complete guide covers darshan timings, पूजा schedule, aarti details, and travel tips.
⏰ Pashupatinath Temple Opening & Darshan Timings
•🕓 Temple opens: – 4:00 AM.
• 🙏 Main Darshan (Bhatt Darshan) – 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
• 🚫 Afternoon break– 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (main temple closed).
•🌆 Evening Darshan–5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
👉 Tip: Visit early morning for peaceful darshan.
📅 Daily पूजा & Ritual
Schedule
•🕓 4:00 AM: – Temple doors open.
• 8:30 – 9:00 AM –Abhishek by main priests.
• 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM–Public darshan.
•12:00 PM– Bal Bhog offering.
5:30 PM – Evening पूजा inside temple.
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Bagmati River Aarti.
🔥 Bagmati Aarti
Experience
•The evening aarti on the banks of the Bagmati River is one of the most spiritual experiences in Nepal.
• ⏰ Time: PM – 96:00 PM – 7:30 .
• 🙏 Ritual–Chanting, lamps, bhajans, and Shiva worship.
•📍 Location– Opposite side of Pashupatinath temple.
💰 Darshan & पूजा Fees (For Indians)
•💰Darshan & पूजा Fees (For Indians).
• ✅ Entry Fee PM – FREE for Indian citizens .
• 🙏 Normal Darshan–Free (queue system).
•💎 Special पूजा– NPR 1,100 – NPR 25,000 (depending on rituals).
🛕 Nearby Temples to Visit
• Guhyeshwari Temple – Powerful Shakti Peeth .
• Vasuki Nath Temple–Must visit before Shiva darshan.
•Unmatta Bhairav Temple– Inside temple complex.
108 Shiva Lingas–Sacred walking path.
Vishwaroop Temple–Huge divine form of God.
⚠️ Important Rules for Visitors
• Carry valid ID (Aadhar / Voter ID for Indians)
• No leather items inside temple
• Dress modestly
• Photography not allowed inside main temple.
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