Paucity of Purohit affects ritual observances

Kathmandu, Jan. 28:

On January 23, 2018, Diwakar Sharma’s father passed away in his home at Tinkune, Kathmandu of old age. This Monday was the fifth anniversary of his passing and, as a Hindu, Sharma needed to perform a Shraddha rite. He and his two brothers arranged all the materials necessary but could not manage the most important thing – a priest.