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Farewell to India temple priests

One of the most famous sites in Hinduism, the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal, has experienced a significant break with tradition.

Its prayers always used to be led by high caste, Brahmin priests recruited from south India.

But now they have been replaced by local priests - ending centuries of tradition and long-held rituals.

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