Nepal ends 13-day mourning period, toll nears 8,000

May 07, 2015 19:28

Two fresh tremors were felt today in Nepal devastated by the massive earthquake that claimed nearly 8,000 lives, even as survivors dressed in white robes participated in mass prayers chanting Vedic mantras to end a 13-day mourning period.

According to the National Seismological Centre 4.2- magnitude tremor was reported at 2.33 am. Another 4.0-magnitude temblor occurred at 7.56 am. Both were epicentered at Nuwakot, one of the worst affected districts.

However, no damage was so far reported from the aftershocks. Thousands of people still struggling to come in terms to the April 25 tragedy, took ritual baths in rivers, offering prayers for their loved ones who lost their lives and making donations.

At the iconic Pashupatinath complex, where hundreds of cremations have been performed in the past fortnight, priests chanted for the departed souls.

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