KATHMANDU, MARCH 5
A total of 178 tolas of gold and more than 5000 tolas of silver, offered by devotees at Pathibhara temple, are being auctioned.
The Pathibhara Area Development Committee is overseeing the sale of 178 tolas, equivalent to 2.08 kgs of gold, and approximately 58 kgs of silver.
The gold was extracted from golden ornaments and gold offerings made by devotees at the renowned Pathibhara temple from 2079 to Mangsir 2080 BS. Executive Director of the Committee, Prachin Hangpang, informed RSS that between 2076 and 2080 BS, 5,298 tolas of silver were collected.
The price of gold per tola has been set at Rs 121,000, while the price of silver per tola stands at Rs 1,410. Firms or individuals interested in purchasing the gold and silver are invited to submit bids within 21 days.
The Pathibhara temple attracts devotees throughout the year, especially during the Dashain festival and the spring season.
Devotees from India and other countries also visit to pay homage to goddess Pathibhara.
