Kathmandu, December 16 The Pashupathinath Temple reopens after being closed for nine months owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The temple has reopened for the public from today while abiding with government-set health protocols including social distancing and wearing face masks, compulsorily. Although the temple opens from Wednesday, the special worship -- singing of hymns and other rituals would not start immediately. Pictures by Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times --