Question

Compare and contrast the atmosphere in and around the Baudhnath shrine with the Pashupatinath temple.

Answer 1

The author says that the atmosphere in Pashupatinath temple was an atmosphere of 'febrile confusion'. He says that priests, hawkers, devotees, tourists, cows, monkeys, pigeons and dogs can be seen roaming through the grounds. There are so many worshippers that people are elbowed aside by others pushing their way to the front.
At Baudhnath temple, the Buddhist shrine, there was a sense of stillness. There is no crowd. It is a safe place of quietness in the busy streets around.