“Our Sacred Places Deserve Better”
Bagmati River is dying
Standing at Pashupatinath, one of Nepal's holiest places, thousands of devotees come seeking peace and spiritual connection.
Yet the polluted Bagmati River and the unpleasant odor surrounding it remind us of an environmental crisis we can no longer ignore.
Our rivers are part of our heritage, our identity, and our future.
Respecting our sacred places also means protecting them from pollution so future generations can experience them with pride.
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