Pashupatinath Aarati Experience: Evening Ritual Performance at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
Experience the mesmerizing Pashupati Bagmati Aarati ritual at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. Witness the priests offering light to God and immerse yourself in the blissful atmosphere of devotion.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 4:30 pm: Your knowledgeable guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and transport you to the Pashupatinath Temple.\n\n5:00 pm: Upon arrival at the temple, you will have the opportunity to explore and take in the sights.\n\n6:00 pm: The evening arati ceremony commences at 6 pm. Immerse yourself in the experience, absorb the ambiance, and simultaneously learn about Hindu traditions, the history and legends associated with Pashupatinath, and the arati itself from your guide.\n\n8:00 pm: You will be taken back to your hotel, marking the conclusion of your excursion.
What's Included
  • Guide fee
  • Pick up and drop off service
  • Private transfer
  • Entrance fee
What's Not Included
  • Any meals
  • Tips
  • Tips for Guide and Driver
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
Additional Information

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.

  • We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
Location
Kathmandu
Our guide and vehicle pick you up from any location with in Kathmandu city (Inside Ringroad of Kathmandu) other location may apply extra charges.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Vange2022
Oct 27, 2022
Wonderful experience! - The Aarati ritual was an amazing thing to witness, but what we didn’t expect to see were the traditional Hindu cremations taking place that evening along the Bagmati River. Truly amazing and spiritual.
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Michael_s
May 30, 2022
Excellent Aarati tour, and well-adapted to the inclement weather! - This was a great tour of the Aarati ceremony at Pashupatinath. Our guide spoke excellent English, and was an expert at getting around Pashupatinath and the surrounding neighborhood, and at explaining the sites to us. It rained while we were there, so our guide suggested a great rooftop restaurant at the nearby Bodnath Stupa, then we went back for the ceremony once the rain stopped. Highly recommended!
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