Devotees throng Pashupatinath as they observe first Monday of Shrawan (with photos)

KATHMANDU, July 19: Pashupatinath Temple Area in Kathmandu has been crowded with female devotees as they pay their homage to Lord Shiva on the first Monday of Shrawan this year. 

Despite grappling fears of the coronavirus disease,  a large number of devotees have thronged the temple to worship Shiva in his favorite month. 

See the photos taken on Monday afternoon.