Nepal: maoists doing away with Indian 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But now they have been replaced by local priests - ending centuries of tradition and long-held rituals. 

The development can be seen as a reflection of wider changes that have swept Nepal over the past year. More...

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