Despite the cold weather in the morning of Magh, children and the elderly began the Madhav Narayan Barta fast by immersing in frigid water at Triveni at Bhaktapur’s Hanuman Ghat. From Monday, a month-long Madhav Narayan fast and fair, which dates back to the 8th century of NEPAL SAMBAT. has begun in Bhaktapur. which runs from Poush Shukla Purnima to Magh Shukla Purnima every year, is a month long.
Fasting was referenced in inscriptions and other publications dating back to before the Sankhu Shali Nadi (Holy River). Fast for a month from the day before the fast begins, bathe in Triveni in the morning and worship with clean water and worship material, take conch water and sing mantras, do not touch people, and do not wear shoes. Due to a corona virus infection, the fast at Triveni in Hanuman Ghat has been postponed this year. that the fair was restricted to formalities because it was decided not to allow the general public to remain at Hanuman Ghat this year in order to prevent the spread of the corona virus.
This year, no one will be allowed to observe Madhav Narayan‘s one-month fast at Hanuman Ghat, and only a small number of individuals will be allowed to do so to avoid breaking the fasting tradition. Despite the fact that fasting is not permitted due to crowds, daily devotion at Triveni and recitation of Madhav Narayan‘s story, as well as daily bathing at Hanuman Ghat- Triveni Kund, will be practiced on a regular basis. In 722 NEPAL SAMBAT., Ranjit Malla himself arranged the location for the fast, according to the inscription. Fast participants go barefoot from Tilmadhav at Tamadhi to Taleju Bhavani at Durbar Square(LAYAKU), then to Panauti on Saptami, wash in Triveni, and return to Ashtami after worshipping Indreshwar Mahadev. On the day of Magh Shukla Purnima,a tradition of offering Indra Kalash on the idol of Bhupatindra Malla to end the month-long fast. Fast participants would to fast for a month at Triveni Ghat, and that some Fast participants would visit Triveni Ghat every morning to bathe and partake in Kalashayatra at various locations.