Travelling in Kathmandu: Temples and Sacred Sites
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What creatures are described as roaming through the grounds of Pashupatinath temple?

  • Cows, monkeys, and pigeons (correct)
  • Lions, tigers, and bears
  • Dogs, tigers, and elephants
  • Deer, rabbits, and foxes
  • What causes a fight to break out at the Pashupatinath temple?

  • A disagreement between tourists and police
  • A dispute between priests and devotees
  • A fight between two monkeys (correct)
  • An argument between Westerners and locals
  • What is the significance of dropping a basket of wilted flowers and leaves into the river?

  • To pollute the river with organic waste
  • To celebrate the end of the evil period of Kaliyug
  • To perform a ritual for good luck
  • To make an offering to the goddess in the river (correct)
  • Who is allowed to enter the Pashupatinath temple?

    <p>Only Hindus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if the shrine fully emerges from the stone platform on the river bank?

    <p>The goddess inside will escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activities are observed on the banks of the river mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cremation, washing clothes, and children bathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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