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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah sends 40kg sandalwood for Pashupatinath ritual

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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has sent 40 kilograms of sandalwood to Nepal for ritual worship of the Shree Yantra at the Pashupatinath Temple. The offering was coordinated by Member of Parliament Sandeep Rana and handed over to the temple's chief priest Ganesh Bhatta. This annual tradition reflects the deep spiritual and cultural ties between Nepal and India.

  • The sandalwood was formally handed over to the chief priest, Ganesh Bhatta, and then to Sushila Sharma of the Guthi Sansthan Pashupati Goshwara Office for storage.
  • This offering is part of a tradition where India traditionally sends special sandalwood for Shree Yantra puja on the head of Lord Pashupatinath.
  • Last year, a minister from Goa sent 35 kilograms of sandalwood for a similar religious ceremony.
  • The offerings are seen as a symbol of the deep-rooted spiritual and cultural connection between the two neighboring nations.

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