Nirupama Rao visits Pashupatinath temple

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 11:40

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Tuesday visited the famous Pashupatinath Temple here where two Indian priests were beaten up by a group of Maoists a fortnight ago.

Nepal`s Maoists protest against Indian priests

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 15:39

Nepalese Maoists blocked roads across the capital Kathmandu on Sunday to protest against a decision to appoint two Indian priests at the country`s holiest Hindu temple.

Pashupatinath temple re-opens for general public

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 15:29

Nepal`s famous Pashupatinath temple, which was closed for general public after two newly- appointed Indian priests were severely thrashed by Maoists two days ago, re-opened on Sunday for devotees amid tight security.

Nepal beefs up Pashupatinath security

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 08:44

Nepal has said violence against Indian priests was `regrettable` and stepped up security for the pujaris.

Indian priests prefer to return rather than being insulted

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2009, 21:15

After the attacks on two Indian priests by Maoists, the chief priest of Pashupatinath temple on Saturday said he and his four colleagues were ready to return to India rather than face "humiliation".

New Indian priests perform rituals at Pashupatinath temple

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2009, 14:44

Unfazed by the attack on them by a group of Maoists demanding their replacement by locals, two newly-appointed Indian priests at the famous Pashupatinath temple performed the daily rituals at the 5th century Hindu shrine.

India condemns attack on priests in Nepal

Last Updated: Saturday, September 5, 2009, 13:28

India on Saturday condemned the attack on Indian priests at the famous Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal.

Maoists to agitated if Indians priests appointed at Pashupati

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 22:05

Maoist activists on Tuesday threatened to launch a major agitation if the government heeds to the recommendations of the selection committee and appoints Indian priests for Nepal`s famous Pashupatinath Temple.