Apr 24, 2025
A Powerful and Sacred Experience – Arati Pooja at Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal - Witnessing the Arati Pooja at the sacred Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu was a deeply moving and unforgettable experience. Held every evening on the banks of the Bagmati River, this ritual is a beautiful expression of devotion to Lord Shiva, combining sacred fire, mantras, music, and ancient tradition.
Whether you’re on a spiritual journey or simply exploring the cultural richness of Nepal, I highly recommend attending the Arati Pooja at Pashupatinath. It’s more than just a ritual—it’s a sacred passage into the soul of Nepalese heritage.
Whether you're a devotee or a curious traveler, witnessing the Arati Pooja at Pashupatinath is a must. It's not just a religious ceremony; it's a spiritual celebration that touches the heart and stays with you long after you leave.
Thanks a lot to our amazing guide, Amber and Mani for making it happen our last moment before departure back home ! See you again in next journey
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Apr 8, 2025
Pashupatinath Temple complete our journey in Nepal - After having few reschedules to experience the Aarati Pooja due to flight delays, Mani and Amber finally did this for us at the last day of our trip to Nepal before leaving to the airport.
What a perfect way to bid farewell to Nepal.
Considered very sacred and respectful rituals of the Hindus sending their late family members back to the Creator.
The crowd is overwhelming starting from the process of cleaning the deceased followed with chanting from the priest and Hindu's cultural show until it is ushered to the cremation area.
Aarati Pooja starts at 6.30pm and finishes around 7.30pm, it is recommended to arrive earlier for good spot before the temple gets too crowded.
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Mar 17, 2025
Would recommend! - Amazing cultural experience, learnt a lot about tradition and culture and got to see the evening rituals. Amber is great company! Thank you so much
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Mar 4, 2025
Real culture shock - It was a sensory experience, witnessing Hindu cremation rituals along the Bagmati River.The mingling of smoke, chants, and mourners felt heavy yet sacred. I was Profoundly moved.
The guides are very helpful and knowledgeable, they give me unique insights and special thoughts on this.
A nice trip with local, more are getting explored.
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Feb 25, 2025
Highly recommend - Great experience and guide. Highly recommend for some authentic Hindu culture. The guide was great. Explained details of ceremony, answered questions. Very flexible during tour. Would book again.
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Feb 22, 2025
Beautiful Cultural Experience - This tour is an unique evening activity great for those wanting to have a deeper knowledge of Nepali culture. Pashupatinath Temple is rich in history, and the aarati is a beautiful ceremony to witness. My guide Amber was knowledgable and kind. Highly recommend!
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Sep 11, 2024
Sentimental Experience - This is just such an amazing, cultural/religious experience. I love understanding other peoples’ cultures and religions with their associated ceremonies. This left us in awe!!
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Aug 2, 2024
Great satisfaction with a friendly guide - The two guides introduced us to the Pashupatinath temple with very kind and polite explanations. We had time to start the event again, but the guides made the best use of their time.
The event was very crowded, but they made sure we had a good view.
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Apr 24, 2025
Interesting Late Afternoon City Tour in Kathmandu - TITLE OF REVIEW: *Interesting Late Afternoon City Tour in Kathmandu*
Arrived at 6.30pm, less than 10mins short walk passing by cremation site and finally reached the outdoor seating area.
Prior to the ritual, our guide on that day, Amber and Mani, also walked us to Master Tilopa and Naropa's meditation site to pay pilgrims along the Bagmati river by the caves.
Very much worth to experience Hindu's cremation ritual followed with chanting and traditional ritual dances with candle-lit offering by the priest where the audience will chant along until the ritual is done.
✅ Local Culture
✅ Ritual
✅ Tradition
✅ Spiritual
✅ Exceptional Tour Guide Service
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Nov 13, 2024
Knowledgeable guide - The guide was very knowledgeable and explained a lot about the history of the temple, the Hindu religion and the aarati pooja. Although it was extremely busy he did his best to find us a good viewpoint. I really enjoyed this experience and it was something different compared to the usual tours in the area.
The guide gave me the history of some of the other traditions too and gave me advice on other places to visit in Kathmandu.
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