MODI OFFERS SPECIAL PRAYERS AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered special prayers at Nepal's famed centuries-old Pashupatinath Temple here and "felt extremely blessed". A devout Hindu, 63-year-old Modi was at the temple of Lord Shiva for about 45 minutes on a 'Shravan ashtami' which is considered auspicious. "Felt extremely blessed on offering prayers at Pashupatinath Temple this morning," Modi tweeted later.