India, March 7 -- By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu [Nepal], March 7 (ANI): Priests at the fifth-century Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal are embracing technological reformations by making the internet and mobile phones an integral part of their devotional teachings.

This is much evident during preparations ahead of the upcoming Maha Shivaratri celebrations, with yellow and black-robed ash-smeared sadhus now being seen sporting smartphones.

Incidentally, the temple follows a centuries-old practice of appointing Indian nationals as priests.

Swami Trilochandra Ji Maharaj Ram Kathabachak, from Sitamarhi, Bihar uses his phone to preach to followers as well as remain in touch with his Ashram.

He told ANI that he was gifted the phone by a di...