KATHMANDU, APRIL 15

Devotees carry traditional cotton-oiled torches taking part in a procession around Madhyapur Thimi during Chanhesiya Jatra (festival of the night), observed during midnight.

The night festival is followed by Sindoor Jatra, today.

Photos by Photojournalist Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times -

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT