A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Devotees play traditional instruments as a person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Devotees play traditional instruments as a person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A devotee smiles while holding a traditional umbrella for people concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Devotees play traditional instruments as a person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
People concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dance while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha receiving prayers by devotees after parading around the ancient city during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
