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    Bala Chaturdashi and the Children of God

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    The children of god fish for coins, helping themselves with magnets previously extracted from old speakers and a cord. During Balachaturdashi they can be seen until the morning next day in the cold waters of river Bagmati Views[270] Pashupatinath is one of the most Important Shiva temples in the world. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The main cremation site is Bhasmeshvar Ghat, which is the most-used cremation site in the Kathmandu Valley. Views[232] People light traditional oil lamp (diyo) and recite mantras. They keep awake all night to ensure that the lamp keeps burning. After walking inside the temple throwing 7 different kind of sacred seeds, devotees walk to the river Bagmati where the oil candles are released Views[520] Balachatrdashi Is a Hindu celebration observed in Pashupatinath, the most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal with thousands of pilgrims coming from Nepal and other south Asian countries. It is believed by performing Bala Chaturdashi rituals we can secure a better place in heaven for the dead relatives. It is also believed that this helps settle the restless souls of departed ones who were not properly burnt Views[227] The Children of God live near Pashupatinath temple, in Kathmandu. They collect coins from the river Bagmati, thrown by families of deceased people. They also collect personal belonging like clothes. The families of those who died, don’t care about them taking the coins or clothes, as once death, the person no longer needs them Views[648]
     

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