Overview
- The 66-year-old actor visited the shrine under tight security, offering prayers at the Shiva Linga and Bhairava.
- He arrived Thursday for a short trip framed as tourism promotion and left for Mumbai after the temple visit.
- Nepal Tourism Board CEO Deepak Raj Joshi welcomed him and said the visit helps promote Nepal in the Indian market, which supplied 292,438 air arrivals in 2025.
- During the stopover Dutt also inaugurated a casino, with local fan gatherings reported.
- Rahul Mittra, who accompanied Dutt, said their earlier plan was postponed due to last year’s unrest but that the situation is now peaceful.