Pashupati Temple Gears Up for Mahashivaratri: Thousands Arrive, Security Heightened

• Devotees, including from India, are arriving at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple for Mahashivaratri.
• The fifth-century temple is elegantly decorated, with doors opening at 2 AM on Sunday.
• Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal reviewed security and preparations for the grand occasion.
• Pashupati Area Development Trust expects 800,000 devotees, including 240,000 from India.
• 6,000 security personnel deployed; help desks and free amenities available for visitors.