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Hindu Cremations at Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple

Family members complete nearly two weeks of traditional Hindu mourning rituals

Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal is one of the region’s most significant Hindu pilgrimage destinations. Located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati river, the sprawling temple complex includes hundreds of Shiva “lingams,” or symbols representing Lord Shiva, and overflows … Continue reading

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