Holyman at Mahashivaratri in Nepal Pasupati Nath. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated widely in the temples all over Nepal especially in Pasupati Nath. Shiva is considered the Adi (first) Guru from whom the yogic tradition originates.In Nepal, Shivaratri is a national holiday. Millions of Hindus from around the world and Nepal itself attend Shivaratri together at the famous Pashupatinath Temple which is the holy Head of Lord Shiva.