KATHMANDU: Members of the Hyolmo community currently living in Kathmandu on Friday observed one of their annual festivals, praying for peace in the world.

They had gathered at their community monastery in Tinchule, near the Bouddhanath Stupa, in Kathmandu and performed rituals including prayers and dances, wishing for peace, harmony, and prosperity.

Our lensman Skanda Gautam visited the monastery to capture their holy wishes into his camera frame.

A masked person performs a traditional dance on the occasion of World Peace Prayers festival at Hyolmo Monastery in Tinchuli, Kathmandu on Friday, March 18, 2016. Photo: Skanda Gautam