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In Pictures: Thimi comes alive with Sindoor Jatra celebrations

By Skanda Gautam

Nepalese revelers carry chariots of deities as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

KATHMANDU, APRIL 15

Revelers smear colors on each other as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

Photos by Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times