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Women stand on the banks of Bagmati river to collect holy water during the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival, dedicated to Goddess Shree Swasthani, at Pashupathinath Temple, in Kathmandu, on Friday, January 24, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

A woman keeps herself warm while offering prayers along with others during the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival, dedicated to Goddess Shree Swasthani, at Pashupathinath Temple, in Kathmandu, on Friday, January 24, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Women rejoice while they offer ritual prayers during the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival, dedicated to Goddess Shree Swasthani, at Pashupathinath Temple, in Kathmandu, on Friday, January 24, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT