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Many pilgrims like to reach Devghat. Some of them go there to take a holy
bath. Other go to collect a Shaligram Sheela (holy stone) which Hindu
devotees worship as lord Vishnu. A few Hindus or elderly Nepalese live out
their ¿nal years of their life there. There are many ashrams which are built to give

shelters to such elderly people. People can spend their nights in the ashrams.
The atmosphere of Devghat is peaceful and contemplative. The chanting and
prayers around the temples soothes everyone who visits there. Ashrams, temples,
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caves and the conÀuence are the major tourist attractions. Various religious
activities are performed there throughout the year. Most importantly, on the ¿ rst
day of the Nepali month of Magh (mid-January) thousands of pilgrims À ock

to take a holy bath in the conÀuence. Temples like Radha Krishna Temple
and Hanuman Temple, caves like Sita Gufa and Bashista Gufa are
must- visit places. The best way to experience Devghat is to wander around the
gravelled streets; cross the river in a boat or via suspension footbridge high

over the rushing water of the Trishuli; visit in¿nite number of the ashrams;
observe melas; and listen to the heart touching life stories of elderly people. Not
only pilgrims, people like researchers, nature lovers, saints, wanderers and
adventure seekers go there.
Devghat is a must-visit place for those who respect the elderly people and for
those who like to help them.
C. Follow-up activity
Write a descriptive paragraph about the person who has great inÀ uence in
your life. CDC

Project work
Collect information about the popular places of your district. Fill the table with
relevant information, and write an essay based on the information that has been
collected.

Tourist Location Signi¿cance Route Season of travel

Destination
Example:

Bhaktapur Bhaktapur Historical From any part of All seasons
Darbar and cultural the valley
Square heritage site
Fun corner

Read and enjoy the following tongue twisters. Say them as fast as you can.
a. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?
b. I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish.
c. I scream, you scream, we all scream for icecream.
d. Six slimy snails sailed silently.
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