Special Abhishek Puja at Pashupatinath Temple – Cost and Time

Posted in 27th May, 2025

SPECIAL POOJA (ABHISHEK) COST & TIME AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

The Pashupatinath temple is one of the biggest Shiva temples in the world. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Nepal. Pashupatinath means lord of all animals. This temple is unofficially regarded as a national deity in Nepal. Hindus all over the world believe that Pashupatinath is the head of all the remaining 12 Jyotirlingas. The 12 Jyotirlingas are part of the body, which are in different places in India. It is believed that the person who visits Pashupatinath and sees the lingam (Shiv Lingam) will not be born as an animal when he/she reincarnates.

Every day from 9:30 to 11 AM is the period of special puja at Pashupatinath temple. The special Pooja is also called Abhisheka. Abhisheka means bathing of the Shiva Linga, and worship is offered. It is a religious rite or method of prayer in which the priests pour a liquid offering on the Shiva Linga. In Abhishek’s time, all four doors of the main temple are open. Thus, during special puja, all four faces of the Shiva Lingam are visible to the devotees. During this time, all four entrances (Doors) of the temple are open, allowing devotees to view all faces of the Shiva Lingam. Devotees are assigned to a specific entrance based on the direction indicated on their ticket (east, west, north, or south).

TIME TO VISIT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

The temple courtyard is open daily from 4 AM to 7 PM.

Devotees can visit the lingam from 5 AM to 12 PM as well as from 5 PM to 7 PM.

Special Puja (Abhishek): 9:30 AM to 11 AM.

RATES OF SPECIAL POOJA (ABHISHEK) AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

Notes:

1. To book a special puja at Pashupatinath temple, the receipt (voucher) should be taken one day before the puja date by paying the Puja cost at the SBI bank counter located at the temple’s premises. For vouchers, please visit the SBI bank counter of Pashupatinath Temple
2. We provide free services only for our customers. 

BENEFITS OF POOJA AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

The puja ritual relieves problems, fears, stress, and ego. It also gives a deep religious realization. It also relieves all kinds of fears of death and the influences of evil planets. Performing Pashupatinath puja is beneficial for a long and healthy life and gives freedom from diseases.
• Blessings of Lord Pashupatinath
• Removal of planetary doshas in the horoscope.
• Good health
• Recover from illness
• Removes the fear of death
• Peace of mind and spiritual progress
• Boosts immunity & bestows longevity
• Good career.
• Remove obstacles in the work.
• Financial gains
• Washing off bad karma and sins
• Attaining human birth in the next life
• Deep religious realization.

PASHUPATINATH EVENING AARTI TIME

Everyday evening, Aarti begins half an hour before sunset, i.e., 5:30 pm or 6 pm, on the banks of the Bagmati River near Pashupatinath temple. Bigger crowds gather to see the aarti. During the aarti time, Shiva’s Tandava Bhajan is also carried out, which is a very interesting part.