Month: July 2017

Crowd gathering for the Indra Jatra festival at Durbar Square in Kathmandu

Large crowds gathering at Durbar Square in Kathmandu for the Indra Jatra festival and the blessing of the king by Kumari, the living goddess.

indra jatra

Women dancing at Pashupatinath during the Teej festival

Women dancing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath in the Kathmandu Valley.

Women dancing during Teej

Women celebrating the Teej festival

Picture of women celebrating the Teej festival at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu.

Teej Festival

Women celebrating Teej festival at Pashupatinath

Women celebrating Teej festival at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Valley

Women during Teej Festival

Bhai Tika photo, Tihar Festival, Nepal

Photo of a little girl giving the Bhai Tika to her brother during Tihar festival, both children being helped by family members.

Bhai Tika

Tihar festival is the second largest festival of Nepal. The Bhai Tika consists of seven colors all having different meanings and connotations, but the main purpose of giving the tika is to extend the longevity and prosperity of one’s brothers.
In 2018 Bhai Tika will be celebrated on November 9.

Note: photo by Leoniek Vaal

Tailor in Gamghadi

A tailor in Gamghadi, the district capital of Mugu, in Srinagar VDC.