KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 6

Hindu devotees visit the Salinadi River in Sankhu, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on Monday as part of the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival.

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During this sacred event, devotees take a holy dip in the river and recite scriptures dedicated to Hindu goddess Swasthani and Lord Shiva.

Photo by Rajesh Gurung for The Himalayan Times

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