CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: There is a small temple near the banks of the river Baghmati, which is partly submerged. The age old belief is if the water recedes enough to expose the goddess then the Goddess will leave that place and that will herald the end of the Kaliyug. Kaliyug is the era of all sins as per Hindu mythology.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -At Pashupatinath temple, there is an atmosphere of ‘febrile confusion’. Priests, hawkers, devotees, tourists, cows, monkeys, pigeons, and dogs roam through the grounds. There are so many worshippers that some people trying to get the priest’s attention are elbowed aside by others pushing their way to the front.

Detailed explanation-4: -The general scene outside Pashupatinath temple was one of ‘febrile confusion’. The grounds were filled with humans and animals alike: priests and devotees, monkeys, cows, dogs and pigeons. people were jostling to get the attention of the priests. Way was given to a Nepalese princess as she came to the temple.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The writer observes some polluting activities on the banks of the river Bagmati. He notices some washerwomen washing clothes, some children taking a bath and a dead body being cremated on the banks of this sacred river. He also observes someone throwing a basketful of wilted flowers and leaves into the river.