Pokhara, 1 January | The Pashupatinath Temple Management Committee, located in Simalchaur, Pokhara-8, successfully conducted its 14th Annual General Assembly on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of religious unity and cultural preservation. During the event, the former ward chairman of Pokhara Metropolitan City-8, Birendra Narayan Bijukchhe, highlighted the temple’s significance as a sacred destination within the city. He recalled that the religious area, established in 1998 (2055 BS) through the Ram Janaki Park initiative, has consistently served as a medium to bring the community together. Bijukchhe stressed that religious unity is a necessity in today’s world and urged the majority of followers to lead with a spirit of inclusivity. He also remarked that visiting a temple becomes truly meaningful only when individuals commit themselves to virtuous deeds, adding that it is crucial to educate the younger generation about their traditions, culture, and religious heritage.
The assembly also addressed the administrative and developmental aspects of the temple. Govinda Baral, a ward member of Pokhara-8, acknowledged that the temple’s operation and management rely heavily on the generous contributions of various donors. He further informed the attendees that a formal procedure is being developed to advance an education endowment fund under the temple’s initiative. Complementing this sentiment, Parshuram Baral, an advisor to the committee, suggested that every household should strive to be as peaceful and disciplined as a temple. He argued that since temples offer a space free of discrimination, fostering such an environment at home would contribute to building a prosperous and harmonious society. Following the discussions, Committee Chairman Damodar Sigdel confirmed that the assembly officially passed the annual report presented by Secretary Krishnahari Sigdel and the financial report submitted by Treasurer Balkrishna Baral with necessary revisions. The event saw participation from various founding members and local leaders who reiterated their commitment to the temple’s spiritual and social growth.
