Large crowds gathering at Durbar Square in Kathmandu for the Indra Jatra festival and the blessing of the king by Kumari, the living goddess.
Large crowds gathering at Durbar Square in Kathmandu for the Indra Jatra festival and the blessing of the king by Kumari, the living goddess.
Women dancing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath in the Kathmandu Valley.
Picture of women celebrating the Teej festival at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu.
Women celebrating Teej festival at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Valley
Photo of a little girl giving the Bhai Tika to her brother during Tihar festival, both children being helped by family members.
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
A tailor in Gamghadi, the district capital of Mugu, in Srinagar VDC.