Pashupati Area Development Trust

Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT; Nepali: पशुपति क्षेत्र विकास कोष) is a trust established to conserve and operate the Pashupatinath Temple and other charitable institution in the Pashupatinath UNESCO World Heritage Sites area.

Pashupatinath Temple Panorama in Kathmandu

The trust is operated under the Pashupati Area Development Trust Act, 1987.[1]

The trust operates regular worshipping activities.[2]

PADT operates other charitable institutions like Hindu Funerals, Funeral support centers,[3] and Old-age orphanage house.

References
  1. Pashupati Area Development Trust Act, 1987 Nepal Law Commission
  2. Maha preparations for Shivaratri at Pashupati The Himalayan Times
  3. Kriyaputri Bhawan at Pashupati Non Resident Nepalese Organization
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