In Pictures: Gathan mugah festivities observed in Bhaktapur

Revellers carry straw effigy of mythical demon Ghanta Karna, to set it on fire, at Gathan mugah festivities in Bhaktapur, Nepal on Sunday. As per local myth, it is believed burning the demon's effigy rids people of evil spirits while warding off children's diseases. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Revellers carry straw effigy of mythical demon Ghanta Karna, to set it on fire, at Gathan mugah festivities in Bhaktapur, Nepal on Sunday. As per local myth, it is believed burning the demon's effigy rids people of evil spirits while warding off children's diseases. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT