Aarati at Pashupatinath temple starts at 6 pm every evening. This is a ritual that allows everyone to be a part of it and creates an environment of union of God and the devotees. The location of Pashupatinath Aarati is at bank of Bagmati River closed to the main temple of Pashupatinath. It was established as a regular tradition since the year 2006. Aarati has been a regular practice captivating thousands of people every year. Aarati is considered as the highest form of prayer Lord. In Hindu religion, Aarati has been given most value. A Bhajan is considered more valuable than a song; prayer is considered more sacred than Bhajan; and finally Aarati is considered most important of them all. Since the Aarati is in open place, everyone can sit and enjoy the moments. It is about one and half hour ritual.