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Image ID: 6173

Title: Landslide in Barahbise, Sindhupalchok

Caption: Massive landslide and flood aftermath near Jure, Sindhupalchok in 2014. Containers from China lined up as one excavator clears up road. People are seen walking pass damaged roads.

Location: Jure, Sindhupalchok

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 08-07-2015

Keywords: Barahbise Flood, Barahbise Landslide, Climate Change Nepal, Extreme Weather in Nepal, Flooded river, Floods in Nepal, Landslides in Nepal, Melamchi landslide, Sindhupalchok, 2014 land slide

Image ID: 6172

Title: Landslide in Barahbise, Sindhupalchok

Caption: Massive landslide and flood aftermath near Jure, Sindhupalchok in 2014. Containers from China lined up as one excavator clears up road. People are seen walking pass damaged roads.

Location: Jure, Sindhupalchok

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 08-07-2015

Keywords: Barahbise Flood, Barahbise Landslide, Climate Change Nepal, Extreme Weather in Nepal, Flooded river, Floods in Nepal, Landslides in Nepal, Melamchi landslide, Sindhupalchok, 2014 land slide

Image ID: 6171

Title: Landslide in Barahbise, Sindhupalchok

Caption: Massive landslide and flood aftermath near Jure, Sindhupalchok in 2014. Containers from China lined up as one excavator clears up road. People are seen walking pass damaged roads.

Location: Jure, Sindhupalchok

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 08-07-2015

Keywords: Barahbise Flood, Barahbise Landslide, Climate Change Nepal, Extreme Weather in Nepal, Flooded river, Floods in Nepal, Landslides in Nepal, Melamchi landslide, Sindhupalchok, 2014 land slide

Image ID: 6170

Title: Landslide in Barahbise, Sindhupalchok

Caption: Massive landslide and flood aftermath near Jure, Sindhupalchok in 2014. Containers from China lined up as one excavator clears up road. People are seen walking pass damaged roads.

Location: Jure, Sindhupalchok

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 08-07-2015

Keywords: Barahbise Flood, Barahbise Landslide, Climate Change Nepal, Extreme Weather in Nepal, Flooded river, Floods in Nepal, Landslides in Nepal, Melamchi landslide, Sindhupalchok, 2014 land slide

Image ID: 6168

Title: Climate Change and Extreme Weather in Nepal

Caption: Massive landslide and flood aftermath near Jure, Sindhupalchok District. Washed off houses by Bhote Koshi River.

Location: Jure, Sindhupalchok

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 07-07-2015

Keywords: Barahbise Flood, Barahbise Landslide, Climate Change Nepal, Extreme Weather in Nepal, Flooded river, Floods in Nepal, Landslides in Nepal, Melamchi landslide, Sindhupalchok, container trucks from China, Nepal China Border, Nepal China trade

Image ID: 6125

Title: Vishnu Shrine In Bhaktapur.

Caption: Vishnu Shrine In Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Bhaktapur, stone art, Stone Shrine, Vishnu, Bishnu, Stone sculpture, Hindu deity

Image ID: 6124

Title: Vishnu Shrine In Bhaktapur.

Caption: Vishnu Shrine In Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Bhaktapur, stone art, Stone Shrine, Vishnu, Bishnu, Stone sculpture, Hindu deity

Image ID: 6123

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6122

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6121

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6120

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6119

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6118

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6117

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6116

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6115

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6114

Title: Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm, Dhanusha District

Caption: Millions of pilgrims throng Janaki Mandir in Janakpur Dharm for Bibaha Panchami festival to commemorate the wedding cremony of Lord Ram and Sita. Temple is dedicated to Janaki another name for Goddess Sita. Dhanusha District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple

Image ID: 6113

Title: Ram Sita Bibaha Drama, Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local actors re-enact Ram-Sita wedding drama on the occasion of Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Temple in Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District.

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram leela, ram lila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6112

Title: Ram Sita Bibaha Drama, Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local actors re-enact Ram-Sita wedding drama on the occasion of Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Temple in Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District.

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram leela, ram lila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6111

Title: Ram Sita Bibaha Drama, Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local actors re-enact Ram-Sita wedding drama on the occasion of Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Temple in Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District.

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram leela, ram lila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6110

Title: Ram Sita Bibaha Drama, Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local actors re-enact Ram-Sita wedding drama on the occasion of Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Temple in Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District.

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram leela, ram lila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6109

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6108

Title: Ram Sita Bibaha Drama, Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local actors re-enact Ram-Sita wedding drama on the occasion of Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Temple in Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District.

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram leela, ram lila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6107

Title: Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Caption: A Sadhu pilgrim taking photo of Janaki Temple on his smart phone. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram leela, ram lila, Ram-Sita temple, Sadhu

Image ID: 6106

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6105

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6104

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6103

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6102

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6101

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6100

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6099

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6098

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6097

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6096

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6095

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6094

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6093

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6092

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6091

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6090

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6089

Title: Janakpur's Street Cattle

Caption: Most bulls are abandoned by their owners because they are of little economic value where they cannot be used for ploughing. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: animals of Nepal, animals of Terai, bull, Madhesh province, ox, oxen, White bull, Cattle of Terai, Abandoned bull, abandoned ox

Image ID: 6088

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian vendor sell plastic carpet to the Pilgrims at Janaki temple in Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6087

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Hindu Pilgrims perform morning ablutions at a pond in front of Janaki temple. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6086

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Hindu Pilgrims perform morning ablutions at a pond in front of Janaki temple. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6085

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Hindu Pilgrims perform morning ablutions at a pond in front of Janaki temple. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6084

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Hindu Pilgrims arrive at a pond in front of Janaki temple for morning ablution. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6083

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6082

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6081

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6080

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6079

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6078

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6077

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6076

Title: Hindu Pilgrims in Janakpur Dham

Caption: Indian pilgrims in millions converge on Janakpur Dham for 3 days to celebrate Ram-Sita wedding occasion called Bibaha Panchami. Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple, Indian pilgrims, Bihari pilgrims

Image ID: 6075

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6074

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6073

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6072

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6071

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6070

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6069

Title: Bibaha Panchami Musicians

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6068

Title: Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Caption: Musicians play devotional instrumentals at Janaki Temple Complex. Pilgrims passing by make them small donations. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, cymbals, Dhanusa District, harmonica, harmonium, hindu music, hindu musician, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Musical Instrument, musician, Ram-Sita temple, Sanai, tabala

Image ID: 6067

Title: Hanuman at Janaki Temple

Caption: A person impersonating Lord Hanuman poses at Janaki temple complex on the eve of Bibaha Panchami festival. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bajrangbali, Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hanuman, Hanuman depiction, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6066

Title: Hanuman at Janaki Temple

Caption: A person impersonating Lord Hanuman poses at Janaki temple complex on the eve of Bibaha Panchami festival. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bajrangbali, Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hanuman, Hanuman depiction, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6065

Title: Hanuman at Janaki Temple

Caption: A person impersonating Lord Hanuman poses at Janaki temple complex on the eve of Bibaha Panchami festival. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bajrangbali, Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hanuman, Hanuman depiction, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6064

Title: Hanuman at Janaki Temple

Caption: A person impersonating Lord Hanuman poses at Janaki temple complex on the eve of Bibaha Panchami festival. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bajrangbali, Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hanuman, Hanuman depiction, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, Madhesh province, Maithili, Mithila, Ram-Sita temple

Image ID: 6063

Title: A Sadhu at Janaki Temple

Caption: A Sadhu, an ascetic mendicant, with his trident and tobacca outside Janaki Temple Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: sadhu, trident, trishul, Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6062

Title: A Sadhu at Janaki Temple

Caption: A Sadhu, an ascetic mendicant, with his trident and tobacca outside Janaki Temple Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Sadhu, trident, trishul, Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6061

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6060

Title: Vendors of Janakpur Dham

Caption: Local and Indian vendors sell flowers, bangles, food offerings in and outside the Janaki Temple on Bibaha Panchami to thousands of pligrim. Festivals like it create extra income opportunities for these vendors. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Bibaha Panchami, Dhanusa District, Hindu Pilgrimage, Hindu pilgrims, Hindu temple, Janaki Mandir, Janaki Temple, Janakpur, Janakpur Dham, King Janak, local vendors, Madhesh province, Maithili, make up kit, Mithila, Nepali vendors, Ram-Sita temple, statues, Terai vendors, Vendors, bangles, sweets, necklace, rudraksha, mala

Image ID: 6059

Title: Abandoned Cattle of Mahottari Distrct

Caption: A sick bull abandoned by its owner because now its of little economic value where it cannot be used for ploughing. Mahottari District.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: animals of Nepal, animals of Terai, bull, Madhesh province, ox, oxen, White bull, Cattle of Terai, Abandoned bull, abandoned ox

Image ID: 6058

Title: Abandoned Cattle of Mahottari Distrct

Caption: A sick bull abandoned by its owner because now its of little economic value where it cannot be used for ploughing. Mahottari District.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: animals of Nepal, animals of Terai, bull, Madhesh province, ox, oxen, White bull, Cattle of Terai, Abandoned bull, abandoned ox

Image ID: 6057

Title: Janakpur's Street Cattle

Caption: Most bulls are abandoned by their owners because they are of little economic value where they cannot be used for ploughing. Janakpur Dham, Dhanusa District

Location: Janakpur Dham

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: animals of Nepal, animals of Terai, bull, Madhesh province, ox, oxen, White bull, Cattle of Terai, Abandoned bull, abandoned ox

Image ID: 6056

Title: Abandoned Cattle of Mahottari Distrct

Caption: A sick bull abandoned by its owner because now its of little economic value where it cannot be used for ploughing. Mahottari District.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: animals of Nepal, animals of Terai, bull, Madhesh province, ox, oxen, White bull, Cattle of Terai, Abandoned bull, abandoned ox

Image ID: 6055

Title: Abandoned Cattle of Mahottari Distrct

Caption: A sick bull abandoned by its owner because now its of little economic value where it cannot be used for ploughing. Mahottari District.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: animals of Nepal, animals of Terai, bull, Madhesh province, ox, oxen, White bull, Cattle of Terai, Abandoned bull, abandoned ox

Image ID: 6054

Title: A Couple Takes Selfie at Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple that has quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6053

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple that has quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6052

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple that has quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6051

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple that has quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6050

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple that has quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6049

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6048

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6047

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6046

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6045

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The backyard of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple in Mahottari district has a huge pond. The pond regularly serves as a main water resource for laundry and ablution for the people of Jaleshwar city. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bigha (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6044

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The backyard of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple in Mahottari district has a huge pond. The pond regularly serves as a main water resource for laundry and ablution for the people of Jaleshwar city. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bigha (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6043

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The backyard of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple in Mahottari district has a huge pond. The pond regularly serves as a main water resource for laundry and ablution for the people of Jaleshwar city. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bigha (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6042

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6041

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6040

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The temple of Jaleshwar Mahadeva is built in dome style, with attractive turrets. The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the temple which has a quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 6039

Title: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Mahottari District

Caption: The stairway of sixteen steps leads to the inner sanctum of the Jaleshwar Mahadev temple that has quadrangular water tank with Shiva linga immersed. According to the copperplate inscription at the temple, King Girvana Yuddha Bikram Shah provided 275 bighas (170 acres) of land for the well being of the ancient temple in 1869 BS.

Location: Jaleshwar, Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Jaleshwar Mahadev, jaleshwar Mahadev temple, Madhesh province, Mahottari District, Maithili, Mithila, Shiva Temple, Southern Nepal, जलेश्वर महादेव मन्दिर

Image ID: 5984

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5983

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5982

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5981

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5980

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5979

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5978

Title: Tharus Celebrating Jitiya Pawain Festival

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5960

Title: Jal Vinayak Temple, Chobhar

Caption: Jal Vinayak Temple houses the god Ganesh that was believed to have emerged out of water, hence the Jal Vinayak where Jal means water and Vinayak is another name of Ganesh. The temple is also popular as Koyena Ganesh among Newars of Valley.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: ganesh temple, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5959

Title: Kaal Bhairabh, Kathmandu

Caption: Devotees lighting butter lamps at Kaal Bhairabh Shrine at Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Location: Kathmandu, Durbar Square

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 2007

Keywords: Bhairav shrine, Kaal Bhairabh, Kaal Bhairav Statue, Kathmandu Durbar Square

Image ID: 5958

Title: Christmas Celebration at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Church interior. Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5957

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: In Christian tradition, Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5956

Title: Christmas Celebration at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Church interior. Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5955

Title: Christmas Celebration at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Church interior. Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5954

Title: A Crucifix at a Church Altar

Caption: A Crucifix at Our Lady Of Assumption Church. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5953

Title: A Crucifix at a Church Altar

Caption: A Crucifix at Our Lady Of Assumption Church. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5952

Title: A Crucifix at a Church Altar

Caption: A Crucifix at Our Lady Of Assumption Church. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5951

Title: Christmas Celebration at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Church interior. Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5950

Title: Christmas at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: The doll representing the infant Jesus at Our Lady Of Assumption Church for Christmas. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5949

Title: Celebrants at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A young boy bows to the doll representing the infant Jesus on Christmas day at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5948

Title: Celebrants at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A young boy bows to the doll representing the infant Jesus on Christmas day at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5947

Title: Celebrants at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A Sri Lankan girl looking at the Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene", which is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5946

Title: Celebrants at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A Sri Lankan girl dressed like an angel looks at the doll representing the infant Jesus on Christmas day at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5945

Title: Celebrants at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A Sri Lankan girl dressed like an angel looks at the doll representing the infant Jesus on Christmas day at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5944

Title: Celebrants at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A Sri Lankan family attending Mass at Our Lady Of Assumption Church for Christmas. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5943

Title: Christmas Time at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Ceramic Statues of Jesus and Mother Mary at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5942

Title: Christmas Time at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Ceramic Statues of Jesus and Mother Mary at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5941

Title: Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Church interior. Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5940

Title: Christmas Time at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: A Painting of the "Final Supper" at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5939

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: In Christian tradition, Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5938

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: In Christian tradition, Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5937

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: Christmas Celebration at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5936

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: In Christian tradition, Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5935

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" with the three apostles; Peter, John and James, brother of Jesus, known collectively as the Pillars of the Church. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5934

Title: A Christmas Crib Setup for Christmas in Nepal

Caption: In Christian tradition, Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5933

Title: Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Our Lady Of Assumption Church decorated for Christmas. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5932

Title: Christmas Time at Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: In Christian tradition, Christmas Crib aka "Nativity Scene" is the special exhibition, particularly during Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth of Jesus. Our Lady Of Assumption Church in Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5931

Title: Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Dhobighat, Patan.

Caption: Our Lady Of Assumption Church decorated for Christmas. Dhobighat, Patan.

Location: Dhobighat, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 25-12-2022

Keywords: Christmas Celebration, Christmas in Nepal, Churches in Nepal, Dhobighat, Nepali Catholic, Nepali Christians, Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Patan

Image ID: 5928

Title: Jal Vinayak Temple, Chobhar

Caption: Jal Vinayak Temple houses the god Ganesh that was believed to have emerged out of water, hence the Jal Vinayak where Jal means water and Vinayak is another name of Ganesh. The temple is also popular as Koyena Ganesh among Newars of Valley.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: ganesh temple, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5927

Title: Jal Vinayak Temple, Chobhar

Caption: Jal Vinayak Temple houses the god Ganesh that was believed to have emerged out of water, hence the Jal Vinayak where Jal means water and Vinayak is another name of Ganesh. The temple is also popular as Koyena Ganesh among Newars of Valley.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: ganesh temple, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5899

Title: Chyanga Shed in Chhusang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Semi-circular riverstone-wall-enclosers are for Chyangra, the precious Himalayan Goats, at the base of the residential hills just below the apple orchard or any farming land. Chhusang, Mustang. Chyangra are reared for their extremely fine quality wool and meat too.

Location: Chhusang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: animal shed, Chhusang Landscape, Chhusang Village, life style, Mustang, rocky landscape, stone masonary house, village life in Nepal, Cattle Shed, cattle house, himalayan goat, himalayan sheep,

Image ID: 5898

Title: Chyanga Shed in Chhusang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Semi-circular riverstone-wall-enclosers are for Chyangra, the precious Himalayan Goats, at the base of the residential hills just below the apple orchard or any farming land. Chhusang, Mustang. Chyangra are reared for their extremely fine quality wool and meat too.

Location: Chhusang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: animal shed, Chhusang Landscape, Chhusang Village, life style, Mustang, rocky landscape, stone masonary house, village life in Nepal, Cattle Shed, cattle house, himalayan goat, himalayan sheep,

Image ID: 5897

Title: Chyanga Shed in Chhusang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Semi-circular riverstone-wall-enclosers are for Chyangra, the precious Himalayan Goats, at the base of the residential hills just below the apple orchard or any farming land. Chhusang, Mustang. Chyangra are reared for their extremely fine quality wool and meat too.

Location: Chhusang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: animal shed, Chhusang Landscape, Chhusang Village, life style, Mustang, rocky landscape, stone masonary house, village life in Nepal, Cattle Shed, cattle house, himalayan goat, himalayan sheep,

Image ID: 5893

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5892

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Standing Kush Grass stick represents the Sapta Rishi, the Seven Great Sages of Hinduism and their wife Arundhati. Rishi Panchami ritual at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5891

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5890

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5889

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5888

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5887

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5886

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5885

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5884

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5883

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5882

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Extended family members, all women and girls sit for an elaborated Sapta Rishi Puja after a long purification bath in the Rishi Panchami Festival at Manakamana Temple in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5881

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5880

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5879

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5878

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5877

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5876

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5875

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5874

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5873

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5872

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Standing Kush Grass stick represents the Sapta Rishi, the Seven Great Sages of Hinduism and their wife Arundhati. Rishi Panchami ritual at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5871

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Standing Kush Grass stick represents the Sapta Rishi, the Seven Great Sages of Hinduism and their wife Arundhati. Rishi Panchami ritual at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5870

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Standing Kush Grass stick represents the Sapta Rishi, the Seven Great Sages of Hinduism and their wife Arundhati. Rishi Panchami ritual at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5869

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5868

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5867

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5866

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5865

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5864

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5863

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5862

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5861

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5860

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5859

Title: Rishi Panchami at River Arun,Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5858

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women and girls partaking the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual offer flowers to the Sun god to make resolution for the Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5857

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women and girls partaking the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual offer flowers to the Sun god to make resolution for the Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5856

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women and girls partaking the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual offer flowers to the Sun god to make resolution for the Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5855

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Chewing Dattiun sticks 365 times as part of purification ritual. Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5854

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Chewing Dattiun sticks 365 times as part of purification ritual. Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5853

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Chewing Dattiun sticks 365 times as part of purification ritual. Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5852

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5851

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5850

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5849

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5848

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5847

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5846

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5845

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women and girls partake the bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual in Rishi Panchami Festival at River Arun in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5844

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women make resolution to commence bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual for the Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District. They have tied Kush grass ribbons around head.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5843

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women cleanse their mouth with cowdung 365 times as a part bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5842

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women cleanse their mouth with cowdung 365 times as a part bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5841

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5840

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5839

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Using apamarga leaves as a symbolic towel to dry oneself at the end of bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5838

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Using apamarga leaves as a symbolic towel to dry oneself at the end of bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5837

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Using apamarga leaves as a symbolic towel to dry oneself at the end of bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5836

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5835

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters drink Gauutt (cow urnie) to purify oneselves to conclude Rishi Panchami's bathing ritual. Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5834

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Women make resolution to commence bathing and Rishi worshipping ritual for the Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District. They have tied Kush grass ribbons around head.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5833

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Rishi Panchami celebrants tie Kusha grass around their heads and waists. Kusha grass is a special type of grass which is used in Hindu rituals for purificatory process. Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5832

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Rishi Panchami celebrants tie Kusha grass around their heads and waists. Kusha grass is a special type of grass which is used in Hindu rituals for purificatory process. Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5831

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Rishi Panchami celebrants tie Kusha grass around their heads and waists. Kusha grass is a special type of grass which is used in Hindu rituals for purificatory process. Sati Ghat in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5830

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Once the whole body cleansing is done celebrants take gold dipped water and cow milk shower poured through nanglo (babmboo tray) in Rishi Panchami Festival. Sati Ghat at River Arun, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5829

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Once the whole body cleansing is done celebrants take gold dipped water and cow milk shower poured through nanglo (babmboo tray) in Rishi Panchami Festival. Sati Ghat at River Arun, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5828

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Once the whole body cleansing is done celebrants take gold dipped water and cow milk shower poured through nanglo (babmboo tray) in Rishi Panchami Festival. Sati Ghat at River Arun, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5827

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Once the whole body cleansing is done celebrants take gold dipped water and cow milk shower poured through nanglo (babmboo tray) in Rishi Panchami Festival. Sati Ghat at River Arun, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Image ID: 5826

Title: Bells at Jal Vinayak Temple

Caption: The Ghanta (घण्टा), is the Sanskrit term for a ritual bell used in Hinduistic religious practices. Temples in Nepal generally have one or a set of metal bells hanging at the entrance and devotees ring the bell customarily before entering the temple to inform the deity of their arrival. Chobhar.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Bells, ganesh temple, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, ghanta, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Jal Vinayak Temple, nepali bells, temple bells, temple ghanta, temples

Image ID: 5825

Title: A Brass Shrew at Jal Vinayak Temple

Caption: A brass Shrew holding modak (sweet) to Lord Ganesh in front of the main complex of Jal Vinayak Temple in Chobhar, Kathmandu. Lord Ganesh is often shown riding on or attended by a shrew, His vehicle.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Char Ganesh, ganesh temple, ganesh temple in kathmandu, Ganesh temple in Nepal, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, ganesh's mount, Ganesh's vehicle, Hindu Temples of Nepal, house shrew, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5824

Title: A Brass Shrew at Jal Vinayak Temple

Caption: A brass Shrew holding modak (sweet) to Lord Ganesh in front of the main complex of Jal Vinayak Temple in Chobhar, Kathmandu. Lord Ganesh is often shown riding on or attended by a shrew, His vehicle.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Char Ganesh, ganesh temple, ganesh temple in kathmandu, Ganesh temple in Nepal, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, ganesh's mount, Ganesh's vehicle, Hindu Temples of Nepal, house shrew, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5823

Title: Jal Vinayak Temple

Caption: A brass Shrew holding modak (sweet) to Lord Ganesh in front of the main complex of Jal Vinayak Temple in Chobhar, Kathmandu. Lord Ganesh is often shown riding on or attended by a shrew, His vehicle.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Char Ganesh, ganesh temple, ganesh temple in kathmandu, Ganesh temple in Nepal, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, ganesh's mount, Ganesh's vehicle, Hindu Temples of Nepal, house shrew, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5822

Title: A Brass Shrew at Jal Vinayak Temple

Caption: A brass Shrew holding modak (sweet) to Lord Ganesh in front of the main complex of Jal Vinayak Temple in Chobhar, Kathmandu. Lord Ganesh is often shown riding on or attended by a shrew, His vehicle.

Location: Chobhar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Char Ganesh, ganesh temple, ganesh temple in kathmandu, Ganesh temple in Nepal, Ganesh Temples in Nepal, ganesh's mount, Ganesh's vehicle, Hindu Temples of Nepal, house shrew, Jal Vinayak Temple, temples

Image ID: 5803

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5802

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5801

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5800

Title: Old Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: A local bus plying an old bridge over Trishuli river, that connected Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang in Western Nepal. Chitwan district.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5799

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5798

Title: Mt. Manaslu Range

Caption: Sunset glows mountains on Manaslu Range seen from Ichchyakamana-2, Chitwan District

Location: Mt. Manaslu Range

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Chitwan District, Himalaya, Ichchyakamana, Manaslu Range, Mount Manaslu, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Manaslu

Image ID: 5797

Title: Mt. Manaslu Range

Caption: Sunset glows mountains on Manaslu Range seen from Ichchyakamana-2, Chitwan District

Location: Mt. Manaslu Range

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Chitwan District, Himalaya, Ichchyakamana, Manaslu Range, Mount Manaslu, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Manaslu

Image ID: 5796

Title: Mt. Manaslu Range

Caption: Sunset glows mountains on Manaslu Range seen from Ichchyakamana-2, Chitwan District

Location: Mt. Manaslu Range

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Chitwan District, Himalaya, Ichchyakamana, Manaslu Range, Mount Manaslu, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Manaslu

Image ID: 5795

Title: Mt. Manaslu Range

Caption: Sunset glows mountains on Manaslu Range seen from Ichchyakamana-2, Chitwan District

Location: Mt. Manaslu Range

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Chitwan District, Himalaya, Ichchyakamana, Manaslu Range, Mount Manaslu, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Manaslu

Image ID: 5790

Title: Langtang Himal Range

Caption: Langtang Himal range with Dorje Lhakpa, Phurbi Chyachu and Jugal Himal (6,095m) at the far right. All the Himals mentioned are seen towering over Kavre district.

Location: Kavre District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-12-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Dorje Lakpa, Dorje Lhakpa, Himalaya, Jugal Himal, Kavre, langtang range, Mountains of Nepal, panchkhal, Phurbi Chyachu

Image ID: 5789

Title: Langtang Himal Range

Caption: Langtang Himal range with Dorje Lhakpa, Phurbi Chyachu and Jugal Himal (6,095m) at the far right. All the Himals mentioned are seen towering over Kavre district.

Location: Kavre District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-12-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Dorje Lakpa, Dorje Lhakpa, Himalaya, Jugal Himal, Kavre, langtang range, Mountains of Nepal, panchkhal, Phurbi Chyachu

Image ID: 5788

Title: Langtang Himal Range

Caption: Langtang Himal range with Dorje Lhakpa, Phurbi Chyachu and Jugal Himal (6,095m) at the far right. All the Himals mentioned are seen towering over Kavre district.

Location: Kavre District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-12-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Dorje Lakpa, Dorje Lhakpa, Himalaya, Jugal Himal, Kavre, langtang range, Mountains of Nepal, panchkhal, Phurbi Chyachu

Image ID: 5787

Title: Langtang Himal Range

Caption: Langtang Himal range with Dorje Lhakpa, Phurbi Chyachu and Jugal Himal (6,095m) at the far right. All the Himals mentioned are seen towering over Kavre district.

Location: Kavre District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-12-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Dorje Lakpa, Dorje Lhakpa, Himalaya, Jugal Himal, Kavre, langtang range, Mountains of Nepal, panchkhal, Phurbi Chyachu

Image ID: 5786

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5785

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5784

Title: Arch Bridge in Muglin, Chitwan District

Caption: Innumerable four wheelers from heavy to light, two wheelers to pedestrians drive/walk over this newly constructed arch bridge over Trishuli river in Muglin, Chitwan district everyday. It's a model bridge that connects Kathmandu to the Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Pokhara and all the away to Mustang.

Location: Muglin, Chitwan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-11-2022

Keywords: arch bridge, Bridge, Chitwan, ethnic group of nepal, highway, Marshyangdi River, model Bridge, Mugling, Nepal's enthnography, Rivers of Nepal, roads of Nepal, Trishuli River,

Image ID: 5768

Title: Shesh Narayan Temple, Pharping

Caption: Vishnu shrine halfly immersed in the pnd at Shesh Narayan Temple in Pharping. Kathmandu

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan, Vishnu shrine

Image ID: 5766

Title: Deities of Nepal

Caption: Ganesh by Amir Shakya, oil colour, 91x36cm, at "Deities of Nepal" Exhibition, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu.

Location: Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-12-2022

Keywords: Art Gallery in Kathmandu, Art Gallery in Nepal, Art Lover, Ask Me About Nepal, Buddha Painting, Buddhist Painting, Deities of Nepal Exhibition, Hindu Gods Painting, Hindu Painting, Mithila Art, Modern Art of Nepal, Nepal art Council, Nepali Artists, Nepali Painting, Nepali Sculpture, Traditional Art of Nepal

Image ID: 5765

Title: Deities of Nepal

Caption: Statue of Ganesh, gilted gold on copper by Rabindra Shakya at "Deities of Nepal" Exhibition, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu.

Location: Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-12-2022

Keywords: Art Gallery in Kathmandu, Art Gallery in Nepal, Art Lover, Ask Me About Nepal, Buddha Painting, Buddhist Painting, Deities of Nepal Exhibition, Hindu Gods Painting, Hindu Painting, Mithila Art, Modern Art of Nepal, Nepal art Council, Nepali Artists, Nepali Painting, Nepali Sculpture, Traditional Art of Nepal

Image ID: 5763

Title: Guru Rinpoche Cave, Pharping

Caption: Cave where Padhmasabhava (Guru Rinpoche ) medidated at the vicinity of Shesh Narayan Temple. Pharping, Kathmandu.

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan

Image ID: 5762

Title: Guru Rinpoche Cave, Pharping

Caption: Cave where Padhmasabhava (Guru Rinpoche ) medidated at the vicinity of Shesh Narayan Temple. Pharping, Kathmandu.

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan

Image ID: 5760

Title: Shesh Narayan Temple, Pharping

Caption: Shesh Narayan Temple is situated on a shady bend on the road to Pharping and shares its site with Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Gompa, the oldest monastery in the district. Pharping.

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan, Char Narayan

Image ID: 5752

Title: Shesh Narayan Temple, Pharping

Caption: Shesh Narayan Temple is situated on a shady bend on the road to Pharping and shares its site with Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Gompa, the oldest monastery in the district. Pharping.

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan, Char Narayan

Image ID: 5751

Title: Shesh Narayan Temple, Pharping

Caption: Shesh Narayan Temple is situated on a shady bend on the road to Pharping and shares its site with Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Gompa, the oldest monastery in the district. Pharping.

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan, Char Narayan

Image ID: 5750

Title: Shesh Narayan Temple, Pharping

Caption: Shesh Narayan Temple is situated on a shady bend on the road to Pharping and shares its site with Rigzin Drubte Ghatshal Gompa, the oldest monastery in the district. Pharping.

Location: Pharping

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 01-10-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhagwati temples in Nepal, Durga Temples in Nepal, Godess temples, Guru rinpoche Cave, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Padmasambhabha, Pharping, Sesh Narayan Temple, Shesh Narayan, Char Narayan

Image ID: 5721

Title: Kyanjin Village in Distance

Caption: A birdeye view of 800 year old Kyanjin village seen from the trail to Kyanjin Ri. Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, kyanjin ri, kyanjin village, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5720

Title: Kynajin Village Goempa

Caption: Butterlamp offerings to Avaloketishwara at an old Buddhist Goempa in Kyanjin village (3798m.). Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Avalokiteshvara, Butter lamp offering, Butter Lamps, Gosain Kunda, Kyanjin Goempa, langtang, Langtang Valley, monastery interior, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5719

Title: Kynajin Village Goempa

Caption: Butterlamp offerings to Avaloketishwara at an old Buddhist Goempa in Kyanjin village (3798m.). Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Avalokiteshvara, Butter lamp offering, Butter Lamps, Gosain Kunda, Kyanjin Goempa, langtang, Langtang Valley, monastery interior, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5718

Title: Kynajin Village Goempa

Caption: Butterlamp offerings to Avaloketishwara at an old Buddhist Goempa in Kyanjin village (3798m.). Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Avalokiteshvara, Butter lamp offering, Butter Lamps, Gosain Kunda, Kyanjin Goempa, langtang, Langtang Valley, monastery interior, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5717

Title: Godhatabela in Langtang Valley

Caption: Lovely tree at Godhatabela in Langtang Valley, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 26-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal, ghodatabela, tree

Image ID: 5716

Title: A Stupa in Langtang

Caption: A Memorial chorten (stupa) and mani stones greet the Langtang trekkers. Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 24-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, chorten, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5715

Title: Kynajin Village Goempa

Caption: An old Buddhist Goempa with prayer flags forest at equally old Kyanjin village (3798m.). Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 24-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Avalokiteshvara, Butter lamp offering, Butter Lamps, Gosain Kunda, Kyanjin Goempa, langtang, Langtang Valley, monastery interior, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal, prayer flags

Image ID: 5714

Title: Upper Kyanjin Ri (4773m)

Caption: A selfie at the Upper Kyanjin Ri top amonst prayerflags and Langtang range, Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, langtang range, Langtang Valley, prayer flags, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal, upper kyanjin ri

Image ID: 5713

Title: Lower Kyanjin Ri (4300m)

Caption: Looking at the lower Kyanjin Ri as seen on halfway to Upper kyanjin Ri. Langtang, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, lower kyanjin ri, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5712

Title: Langtang Range Through Prayer Flags

Caption: A view from Thulo Syabru (2210m), Langtang, Rasuwa District

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 22-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, langtang range, Langtang Valley, prayer flags, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5711

Title: A Trail Bridge

Caption: The langtang trail bridge over Tsergo River whose source is Mt. Langtang. Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 22-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, langtang range, Langtang Valley, prayer flags, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5710

Title: Horse Grazing

Caption: Horses of Langtang Valley, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 24-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, horse, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5709

Title: The Gosainkunda (4381m)

Caption: A panoramic view of Gosaikunda. Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 20-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, Gosainkunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5708

Title: The Gosainkunda (4381m)

Caption: Shiva Linga and trident at the Gosaikunda Temple Area, Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 20-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, Shiva, Shiva Linga, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal, Trident, Trishul

Image ID: 5707

Title: Gosainkunda Trail

Caption: A trail to Gosainkunda in Langtang, Rasuwa district.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 20-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5706

Title: Chandanbari, Langtang

Caption: A house in Chandanbari on the trek to Gosainkunda, Langtang. Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 19-10-2022

Keywords: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5705

Title: Mini Gosaikunda Area

Caption: Rivulets at Mini Gosaikunda Area that falls on the trek to Gosainkunda, Langtang. Rasuwa District.

Location: Rasuwa District

Photographer: Pratigya Sedhai

Date Shot: 18-10-2022

Price: 10 things to do in Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Gosain Kunda, langtang, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa, things to see in Nepal, Trek to Gosainkunda and Langtang Valley, Trekking in Nepal

Image ID: 5700

Title: A splendid view of Nilgiri Himal seen from Jomsom, Mustang.

Caption: The Nilgiri Himal is a range of three peaks viz. Nilgiri North (7061 m), Nilgiri Central (6940 m) and Nilgiri South (6839 m) in the Annapurna massif. The Himalayan on the left dwarfs Thini village, the place of origin of the Thakali tribe.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: (7060 m), Annapurna Range, Himal of Nepal, Jomsom, Mountains of Nepal, Moutains of Annapurna range, Musatng, Mustang, Nilgiri, Nilgiri (7060 m), things to see in Mustang

Image ID: 5699

Title: Kagbeni Village (2,804 m) seen from the highway to Muktinath Tem

Caption: Kagbeni is one of the oldest Tibetan villages in Mustang that is the only “Gateway to upper Mustang” located in the Valley of Kali Gandaki River. Kagbeni with an area of 58.3 km2 lying in the Baragubg Muktikshetra rural municipality is also a famous religious sites for Hindu pilgrims. The river confluence there is famous for Pitri-Puja (a ritual to ancestors), performed to ensure the departed souls reach heaven and relieved from the cycle of birth and death.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: buddhist village of mustang, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, Kali Gandaki, Mustang, Pitri Tarpani, things to see in Mustang, agriculture in Nepal

Image ID: 5698

Title: Kagbeni Village (2,804 m) seen from the highway to Muktinath Tem

Caption: Kagbeni is one of the oldest Tibetan villages in Mustang that is the only “Gateway to upper Mustang” located in the Valley of Kali Gandaki River. Kagbeni with an area of 58.3 km2 lying in the Baragubg Muktikshetra rural municipality is also a famous religious sites for Hindu pilgrims. The river confluence there is famous for Pitri-Puja (a ritual to ancestors), performed to ensure the departed souls reach heaven and relieved from the cycle of birth and death.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: buddhist village of mustang, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, Kali Gandaki, Mustang, Pitri Tarpani, things to see in Mustang, agriculture in Nepal

Image ID: 5697

Title: Kagbeni Village (2,804 m) seen from the highway to Muktinath Tem

Caption: Kagbeni is one of the oldest Tibetan villages in Mustang that is the only “Gateway to upper Mustang” located in the Valley of Kali Gandaki River. Kagbeni with an area of 58.3 km2 lying in the Baragubg Muktikshetra rural municipality is also a famous religious sites for Hindu pilgrims. The river confluence there is famous for Pitri-Puja (a ritual to ancestors), performed to ensure the departed souls reach heaven and relieved from the cycle of birth and death.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2022

Keywords: buddhist village of mustang, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, Kali Gandaki, Mustang, Pitri Tarpani, things to see in Mustang, agriculture in Nepal

Image ID: 5696

Title: Rocky Hills Surround Mustang Valley

Caption: Spectacular mountain formations above 2500m of Mustang along the banks of river Kali Gandaki tributaries on the way to Upper Mustang are mainly composed of rock and sand. These natural master pieces might look different in terms of size, shape and colors at different times because the geological formations keep changing due to strong wind pressure.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, geography of nepal, Geological formation, Geology of Mustang, Mustang, Rock formation, Study of rock, geology of Nepal, mustang valley, mustang landscape

Image ID: 5695

Title: Rocky Hills Surround Mustang Valley

Caption: Spectacular mountain formations above 2500m of Mustang along the banks of river Kali Gandaki tributaries on the way to Upper Mustang are mainly composed of rock and sand. These natural master pieces might look different in terms of size, shape and colors at different times because the geological formations keep changing due to strong wind pressure.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, geography of nepal, Geological formation, Geology of Mustang, Mustang, Rock formation, Study of rock, geology of Nepal, mustang valley, mustang landscape

Image ID: 5694

Title: Rocky Hills Surround Mustang Valley

Caption: Spectacular mountain formations above 2500m of Mustang along the banks of river Kali Gandaki tributaries on the way to Upper Mustang are mainly composed of rock and sand. These natural master pieces might look different in terms of size, shape and colors at different times because the geological formations keep changing due to strong wind pressure.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, geography of nepal, Geological formation, Geology of Mustang, Mustang, Rock formation, Study of rock, geology of Nepal, mustang valley, mustang landscape

Image ID: 5693

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5692

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5691

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5690

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5689

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5688

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5687

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5686

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5685

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5684

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5683

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5682

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5681

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5680

Title: Mithila Kids at School, Mahottari District

Caption: Children at their classes. Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District.

Location: Mahottari District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 27-11-2022

Keywords: Children at their classes, Sri Janata Adharbhut School of Mahottari District, school kids, Nepali School Children, Mithila culture, Mithila people, People of Mithila, People of Mahottari

Image ID: 5679

Title: Rocky Hills Surround Mustang Valley

Caption: Spectacular mountain formations above 2500m of Mustang along the banks of river Kali Gandaki tributaries on the way to Upper Mustang are mainly composed of rock and sand. These natural master pieces might look different in terms of size, shape and colors at different times because the geological formations keep changing due to strong wind pressure.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, geography of nepal, Geological formation, Geology of Mustang, Mustang, Rock formation, Study of rock, geology of Nepal, mustang valley, mustang landscape

Image ID: 5678

Title: Rocky Hills Surround Mustang Valley

Caption: Spectacular mountain formations above 2500m of Mustang along the banks of river Kali Gandaki tributaries on the way to Upper Mustang are mainly composed of rock and sand. These natural master pieces might look different in terms of size, shape and colors at different times because the geological formations keep changing due to strong wind pressure.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, geography of nepal, Geological formation, Geology of Mustang, Mustang, Rock formation, Study of rock, geology of Nepal, mustang valley, mustang landscape

Image ID: 5677

Title: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5676

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5675

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5674

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5673

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5672

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5671

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5670

Title: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5669

Title: Shija Jhong Cave Monastery,Upper Mustang

Caption: Shija Jhong Cave monastery of Chhoser Valley is a 5 storey high cave built into a cliff has more than 40 rooms. Like most of mustang’s cave complexes, the approach is a struggle but once inside the rooms the plan is much like a house. Each floors are connected by vertical shafts and the long corridors break into rooms, altars, kitchens and storage room for large granaries. There are almost 10,000 man made sky caves in Mustang district. They were mostly used as burial chambers, hideouts, and meditation retreats by Buddhist monks.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5668

Title: Lo Manthang Chortens, Upper Mustang

Caption: Chortens are an important religious monument in Buddhism, symbolizing Buddha’s presence which holds precious Buddhist relics and sometimes even preserved bodies of renowned lamas. Buddists believe that performing Koras of the monument is an act of high merit. Chortens are found in almost every location: along the road, in continuation of a mani wall (aka malding), in the center of villages, on hillocks are along ridges that define an edge or border. Most of these may be classified as votive offerings to protect a territory and as such they are in most cases grouped in rows or three and collective called Rigsum Gonpo.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Stupa, buddism in Nepal, chorten, entrance chrten, Lo Manthang, Lo Manthang Chorten, Mustang, prayer flags, travel stories, upper Mustang

Image ID: 5667

Title: Lo Manthang Chortens, Upper Mustang

Caption: Chortens are an important religious monument in Buddhism, symbolizing Buddha’s presence which holds precious Buddhist relics and sometimes even preserved bodies of renowned lamas. Buddists believe that performing Koras of the monument is an act of high merit. Chortens are found in almost every location: along the road, in continuation of a mani wall (aka malding), in the center of villages, on hillocks are along ridges that define an edge or border. Most of these may be classified as votive offerings to protect a territory and as such they are in most cases grouped in rows or three and collective called Rigsum Gonpo.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Stupa, buddism in Nepal, chorten, entrance chrten, Lo Manthang, Lo Manthang Chorten, Mustang, prayer flags, travel stories, upper Mustang

Image ID: 5666

Title: Buddhist Chorten near Tsarang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Chortens are an important religious monument in Buddhism, symbolizing Buddha’s presence which holds precious Buddhist relics and sometimes even preserved bodies of renowned lamas. Buddists believe that performing Koras of the monument is an act of high merit. Chortens are found in almost every location: along the road, in continuation of a mani wall (aka malding), in the center of villages, on hillocks are along ridges that define an edge or border. Most of these may be classified as votive offerings to protect a territory and as such they are in most cases grouped in rows or three and collective called Rigsum Gonpo.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Stupa, buddism in Nepal, chorten, entrance chrten, Lo Manthang, Lo Manthang Chorten, Mustang, prayer flags, travel stories, upper Mustang

Image ID: 5665

Title: Buddhist Chorten near Tsarang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Chortens are an important religious monument in Buddhism, symbolizing Buddha’s presence which holds precious Buddhist relics and sometimes even preserved bodies of renowned lamas. Buddists believe that performing Koras of the monument is an act of high merit. Chortens are found in almost every location: along the road, in continuation of a mani wall (aka malding), in the center of villages, on hillocks are along ridges that define an edge or border. Most of these may be classified as votive offerings to protect a territory and as such they are in most cases grouped in rows or three and collective called Rigsum Gonpo.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Stupa, buddism in Nepal, chorten, entrance chrten, Lo Manthang, Lo Manthang Chorten, Mustang, prayer flags, travel stories, upper Mustang

Image ID: 5664

Title: Buddhist Chorten near Tsarang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Chortens are an important religious monument in Buddhism, symbolizing Buddha’s presence which holds precious Buddhist relics and sometimes even preserved bodies of renowned lamas. Buddists believe that performing Koras of the monument is an act of high merit. Chortens are found in almost every location: along the road, in continuation of a mani wall (aka malding), in the center of villages, on hillocks are along ridges that define an edge or border. Most of these may be classified as votive offerings to protect a territory and as such they are in most cases grouped in rows or three and collective called Rigsum Gonpo.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Stupa, buddism in Nepal, chorten, entrance chrten, Lo Manthang, Lo Manthang Chorten, Mustang, prayer flags, travel stories, upper Mustang

Image ID: 5663

Title: Buddhist Chorten near Tsarang, Upper Mustang

Caption: Chortens are an important religious monument in Buddhism, symbolizing Buddha’s presence which holds precious Buddhist relics and sometimes even preserved bodies of renowned lamas. Buddists believe that performing Koras of the monument is an act of high merit. Chortens are found in almost every location: along the road, in continuation of a mani wall (aka malding), in the center of villages, on hillocks are along ridges that define an edge or border. Most of these may be classified as votive offerings to protect a territory and as such they are in most cases grouped in rows or three and collective called Rigsum Gonpo.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Stupa, buddism in Nepal, chorten, entrance chrten, Lo Manthang, Lo Manthang Chorten, Mustang, prayer flags, travel stories, upper Mustang

Image ID: 5662

Title: Upper Mustang

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5661

Title: Upper Mustang

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5660

Title: Upper Mustang

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5659

Title: Upper Mustang

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5658

Title: Upper Mustang

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5657

Title: Road Connecting Nepal-China Border, Kora La Pass (4660m.), Upper

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5656

Title: Road Connecting Nepal-China Border, Kora La Pass (4660m.), Upper

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5655

Title: Road Connecting Nepal-China Border, Kora La Pass (4660m.), Upper

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5654

Title: Road Connecting Nepal-China Border, Kora La Pass (4660m.), Upper

Caption: With the ongoing construction of a road through Mustang that connects China with Nepal at the Kora La Pass, the region is seeking to regain its strategic location. For centuries caravans roamed the Kali Gandaki between Tibet, China and India, with salt, yak wool, cereals, dried meat spices and other goods. But since the road building is mostly completed it has become the most accessible Himalayan corridor and Mustang is inevitably changing. Many locals are happy with the road because it only made daily necessities and food easier and cheaper while some inhabitants of Mustang despite understanding the importance of the road they also fear the loss of their culture and identity.

Location: Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Himalayan road, Mustang, New roads in Upper Musatng, Road connect Nepal and China, road to Korala Pass, roads of the himalaya, salt trades, silkroad, travel stories

Image ID: 5653

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi War Museum

Caption: Two Gorkhali figurines hoisting Nepal’s National Flag in front of Sindhuli Gadhi War Museum. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5652

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort Remains

Caption: The remains of Sindhuli Gadhi fort in Sindhuli district. Sindhuli Gadhi is a fort situated 20 kms above the Sindhuli bazaar, Sindhuli District This is where the Bir Gorkhali Army led by Sardar Banshu Gurung, Birbhadra Upadhyay under the supervision of unifier King Prithivi Narayan Shah defeated the British military, headed by Captain Kinloch in November 1767 (24th of Kartik 1824 BS)

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5651

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort Remains

Caption: The remains of Sindhuli Gadhi fort in Sindhuli district. Sindhuli Gadhi is a fort situated 20 kms above the Sindhuli bazaar, Sindhuli District This is where the Bir Gorkhali Army led by Sardar Banshu Gurung, Birbhadra Upadhyay under the supervision of unifier King Prithivi Narayan Shah defeated the British military, headed by Captain Kinloch in November 1767 (24th of Kartik 1824 BS)

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5650

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort Remains

Caption: The remains of Sindhuli Gadhi fort in Sindhuli district. Sindhuli Gadhi is a fort situated 20 kms above the Sindhuli bazaar, Sindhuli District This is where the Bir Gorkhali Army led by Sardar Banshu Gurung, Birbhadra Upadhyay under the supervision of unifier King Prithivi Narayan Shah defeated the British military, headed by Captain Kinloch in November 1767 (24th of Kartik 1824 BS)

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5649

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort Remains

Caption: The remains of Sindhuli Gadhi fort in Sindhuli district. Sindhuli Gadhi is a fort situated 20 kms above the Sindhuli bazaar, Sindhuli District This is where the Bir Gorkhali Army led by Sardar Banshu Gurung, Birbhadra Upadhyay under the supervision of unifier King Prithivi Narayan Shah defeated the British military, headed by Captain Kinloch in November 1767 (24th of Kartik 1824 BS)

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5648

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort Remains

Caption: The remains of Sindhuli Gadhi fort in Sindhuli district. Sindhuli Gadhi is a fort situated 20 kms above the Sindhuli bazaar, Sindhuli District This is where the Bir Gorkhali Army led by Sardar Banshu Gurung, Birbhadra Upadhyay under the supervision of unifier King Prithivi Narayan Shah defeated the British military, headed by Captain Kinloch in November 1767 (24th of Kartik 1824 BS)

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5647

Title: A Veiw from Sindhuli Gadhi

Caption: Majestic cascading hills come alive during sunset, seen from hill of the Sindhuli Gadhi fort. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5646

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort Remains

Caption: The remains of Sindhuli Gadhi fort in Sindhuli district. Sindhuli Gadhi is a fort situated 20 kms above the Sindhuli bazaar, Sindhuli District This is where the Bir Gorkhali Army led by Sardar Banshu Gurung, Birbhadra Upadhyay under the supervision of unifier King Prithivi Narayan Shah defeated the British military, headed by Captain Kinloch in November 1767 (24th of Kartik 1824 BS)

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5645

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi War Museum

Caption: Looking down at the Museum from hill of the Sindhuli Gadhi fort. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5644

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi War Museum

Caption: Looking down at the Museum from hill of the Sindhuli Gadhi fort. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5643

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi

Caption: Gold color statue of the Unifier of modern Nepal, Prithivi Narayan Shah at Sindhuli Gadi fort vicinity. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5642

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi

Caption: Gold color statue of the Unifier of modern Nepal, Prithivi Narayan Shah at Sindhuli Gadi fort vicinity. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5641

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi

Caption: Statue of the four Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya and Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey portrayed hoisting National flag amidst dead British soldiers. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5640

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi

Caption: Gold color statue of the Unifier of modern Nepal, Prithivi Narayan Shah at Sindhuli Gadi fort vicinity. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5639

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi

Caption: Statue of the four Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya and Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey portrayed hoisting National flag amidst dead British soldiers. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5638

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi War Museum

Caption: The Museum at the Sindhuli Gadhi fort. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5637

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort

Caption: Embossed war art on copper at Sindhuli Gadhi fort Museum's outter wall. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Nepali Art, Copper Embossed art,Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5636

Title: Sindhuli Gadhi Fort

Caption: Statue of the four Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya and Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey portrayed hoisting National flag amidst dead British soldiers. Sindhuli District.

Location: Sindhuli District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-11-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, fort of Nepal, Kaji Bansha Raj Pandey, Khajanji Birbhadra Upadhyaya, Nepal British War History, Shikhari Sardar Banshu Gurung, Shree Harsa Panta, Sidhuli Gadhi war 1767, Sindhuli district, Sindhuli Gadhi, Sindhuli Gandhi War Heroes, Sindhuli Gadhi War Musuem

Image ID: 5611

Title: Narsingh Temple at Mukti Shetra, Mustang.

Caption: This new building of Narsingh Temple was built in 2018 but the original was of the mud stone masonry existing since the 6th century AD. It lies on the northern side of the Muktinath Temple. For Hindus the Monastery is dedicated to Narsingh, a humanoid-lion form of Vishnu while for Buddhist it is Mharme Lha Khang Gompa, which means “Temple of 1000 lamps”. The monastery has a large clay statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) and Tibetan tantric deities Dag Po on the right and Seng Dong on the left.

Location: Muktinath Kshetra, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: Dasavatar, humanoid-lion form of Vishnu, Mukti kshetra, Mukti Shetra, Mustang, Narsingh Monastery, Vishnu Avatar

Image ID: 5610

Title: Narsingh Temple at Mukti Shetra, Mustang.

Caption: This new building of Narsingh Temple was built in 2018 but the original was of the mud stone masonry existing since the 6th century AD. It lies on the northern side of the Muktinath Temple. For Hindus the Monastery is dedicated to Narsingh, a humanoid-lion form of Vishnu while for Buddhist it is Mharme Lha Khang Gompa, which means “Temple of 1000 lamps”. The monastery has a large clay statue of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) and Tibetan tantric deities Dag Po on the right and Seng Dong on the left.

Location: Muktinath Kshetra, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: Dasavatar, humanoid-lion form of Vishnu, Mukti kshetra, Mukti Shetra, Mustang, Narsingh Monastery, Vishnu Avatar

Image ID: 5609

Title: The flat-roof house in Khingar, Mustang

Caption: The flat roofs houses in mustang are mud and stone masonry and the flat roofs are cast out of twigs, straw and a mixture of mud and pebbles, usually painted in bright white or ochre colours. It also has Tri-colour chortens; Yellow, White & Black on its roof, built with the hopes of prosperity in family and keeping bad omen away.

Location: Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: chorten in Khingar village, houses of nepal, khingar, Mustang, prayer flags, rammed earth house, tri-colour chorten, Mustangi house, ocher colour house, Nepal architecture, flat room house

Image ID: 5608

Title: Life in Chhusang Village

Caption: Locals of Chhusang village thrashing freshly harvest barley in preparation of winter in Mustang. All the Agriculture work should be finished by the end of October, because that is when the harsh winter starts. Many of these people will come down to Kathmandu then and spend most of their time doing kora (circumambulation) around Bouddha or Swayambhunath Stupas.

Location: Chussang, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: barley harvest, cattles of Mustang, Chhusang Village, himalayan life, Life in Mustang, Mustang, village life in Nepal, yak

Image ID: 5607

Title: Life in Chussang, Mustang

Caption: Locals of Chhusang village thrashing freshly harvest barley in preparation of winter in Mustang. All the Agriculture work should be finished by the end of October, because that is when the harsh winter starts. Many of these people will come down to Kathmandu then and spend most of their time doing kora (circumambulation) around Bouddha or Swayambhunath Stupas.

Location: Chussang, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: barley harvest, cattles of Mustang, Chhusang Village, himalayan life, Life in Mustang, Mustang, village life in Nepal, yak

Image ID: 5606

Title: Life in Chussang, Mustang

Caption: Locals of Chhusang village thrashing freshly harvest barley in preparation of winter in Mustang. All the Agriculture work should be finished by the end of October, because that is when the harsh winter starts. Many of these people will come down to Kathmandu then and spend most of their time doing kora (circumambulation) around Bouddha or Swayambhunath Stupas.

Location: Chussang, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: barley harvest, cattles of Mustang, Chhusang Village, himalayan life, Life in Mustang, Mustang, village life in Nepal, yak

Image ID: 5605

Title: Life in Chussang, Mustang

Caption: Locals of Chhusang village thrashing freshly harvest barley in preparation of winter in Mustang. All the Agriculture work should be finished by the end of October, because that is when the harsh winter starts. Many of these people will come down to Kathmandu then and spend most of their time doing kora (circumambulation) around Bouddha or Swayambhunath Stupas.

Location: Chussang, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: barley harvest, cattles of Mustang, Chhusang Village, himalayan life, Life in Mustang, Mustang, village life in Nepal, yak

Image ID: 5604

Title: Life in Chussang, Mustang

Caption: Locals of Chhusang village thrashing freshly harvest barley in preparation of winter in Mustang. All the Agriculture work should be finished by the end of October, because that is when the harsh winter starts. Many of these people will come down to Kathmandu then and spend most of their time doing kora (circumambulation) around Bouddha or Swayambhunath Stupas.

Location: Chussang, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 26-10-2018

Keywords: barley harvest, cattles of Mustang, Chhusang Village, himalayan life, Life in Mustang, Mustang, village life in Nepal, yak

Image ID: 5579

Title: Sapta Rishi Puja Ritual on Rishi Panchami Day

Caption: Standing Kush Grass stick represents the Sapta Rishi, the Seven Great Sages of Hinduism and their wife Arundhati. Rishi Panchami ritual at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Seven Great Sages, Swasthani

Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Image ID: 5576

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Image ID: 5575

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Chewing Dattiun sticks 365 times as part of purification ritual. Rishi Panchami Festival at Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Sapta Rishi Puja on the Rishi Panchami day

Image ID: 5573

Title: Sapta Rishi Puja on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Extended family members, all women and girls sit for an elaborated Sapta Rishi Puja after a long purification bath in the Rishi Panchami Festival at Manakamana Temple in Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Image ID: 5572

Title: Purification ritual on the Rishi Panchami day

Caption: Mothers and daughters partake the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bathing ritual of Rishi Panchami Festival, Festival of Nepal, Hindu women festival, Manakamana Temple, Rishi Festival, Rishi Panchami, River Arun, Sapta Rishi, Sati Ghat, Swasthani

Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5567

Title: Ganga Jamuna at Mulchok of Patan Durbar Square

Caption: The statues of the river goddesses Ganga, on a tortoise, and Jamuna, on a carved makara (mythical crocodile) on the either side of the Golden gate of Mulchok, Patan Durbar Square. Using all the traditional materials, with majority of artifacts of the temples, in reconstruction, The Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT) team has done an extraordinary work in restoring Patan Durbar Square to it’s original form, since the earthquake 2015, that shook entire nation and annihilated (fully or partially) numerous monuments, homes and people of Nepal.

Location: Patan Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 11-11-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Ganga on Tortoise, Golden gate of Mulchok, Jamuna on Crocodile, lattice windows, mulchok, Palace architecture, Patan architecture, Patan Durbar Square, Statue of Ganga, Statue of Januma, wooden struts

Buddhism in Nepal

Image ID: 5564

Title: Monks Playing Tibetan Horn

Caption: Monks Playing Tibetan Horn at a Monastery in Bouddha on the occasion of Lhosar, the Tibetan New Year. It is around 1.3 to over 3m long trumpet played in pairs or multiples at Monasteries during special occasions in Nepal. It is a metal horn made in several telescoping conical sections whose integral mouthpiece is wide and very shallow.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 20-02-2021

Keywords: buddhist music, Buddhism in Nepal, buddhist instrument, buddhist musical instrument, conical trumpet, gelugpa monks, Long trumpet, monastic music, Monks, Tibetan Horn

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5563

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats of Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5562

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats of Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5561

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats of Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5560

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats of Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5559

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats near Korala Pass, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Korala Pass, Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, Korala pass, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5558

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats near Korala Pass, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Korala Pass, Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, Korala pass, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5557

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats near Korala Pass, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Korala Pass, Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, Korala pass, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5556

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats near Korala Pass, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Korala Pass, Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, Korala pass, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5555

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats near Korala Pass, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Korala Pass, Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, Korala pass, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Chyangra for Pashmina Wool

Image ID: 5554

Title: Chyangra, The Mountain Goats near Korala Pass, Upper Mustang

Caption: The Chyangra are bred and reared at and above an altitude of 2800m. and are valued for thousands of years for their extremely fine quality wool that had been popular among the royalties and other elite classes. Once unpopular as meat but now they are highly sought for and sold for Rs 2000 per kg, and are often sacrificed in the most popular religious festival of Nepal, Dashain.

Location: Korala Pass, Mustang District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 29-05-2022

Keywords: animals of the himalayas, Ask Me About Nepal, cashmere goat, cattles of Nepal, Chyangra, cyangra, flock of mountain goat, goat horn, himalayan animals, himalayan goat, himalayan goat herder, Korala pass, mountain goat, mountain goat in Mustang, Mustang, ram horn, travel stories

Indra Jatra Festival

Image ID: 5553

Title: The Living God Ganesh

Caption: The Living God Ganesh arrives at Kathmandu Durbar Square on his Palanquin on a rainy day of Indra Jatra. Kathmandu

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5552

Title: Bagalamukhi Temple, Patan

Caption: Devotees flock Bagalamukhi Temple on Thursday, offer yellow flowers, clothes, fruits and sweets to please Her. Bagalamukhi is also considered Bhairavi, one of the Mother Goddess who is a mother of all speech for she puts an end to the evil gossips of oneself. According to the legend, Goddess Durga killed demon Bagala to save the local people, therefore in Her honor people built a temple and called it Bagalamukhi. The temple is rule by the Jupiter hence the people visit the temple Thursdays the most. Many with an intention to please Goddess to receive a desired boon pledge for 16 Thursdays visit and fast.

Location: Patan

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bagalamukhi Temple Goddess Bhagwati, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan

Image ID: 5551

Title: Bagalamukhi Temple, Patan

Caption: Devotees flock Bagalamukhi Temple on Thursday, offer yellow flowers, clothes, fruits and sweets to please Her. Bagalamukhi is also considered Bhairavi, one of the Mother Goddess who is a mother of all speech for she puts an end to the evil gossips of oneself. According to the legend, Goddess Durga killed demon Bagala to save the local people, therefore in Her honor people built a temple and called it Bagalamukhi. The temple is rule by the Jupiter hence the people visit the temple Thursdays the most. Many with an intention to please Goddess to receive a desired boon pledge for 16 Thursdays visit and fast.

Location: Patan

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bagalamukhi Temple Goddess Bhagwati, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 5548

Title: The Numbur Himal, Eastern Nepal

Caption: The Numbur is a glaciated mountain in the Himalayas in the Mountain Range Of Rolwaling Himal.

Location: Numbur Himal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 05-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddha Air, cloud, domestic flight, Eastern Nepal, Flight, Numbur Himal

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 5547

Title: Rudraksha in Sankhuwasabha

Caption: The Numbur is a glaciated mountain in the Himalayas in the Mountain Range Of Rolwaling Himal.

Location: Numbur Himal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 12-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddha Air, cloud, domestic flight, Eastern Nepal, Flight, Numbur Himal

Image ID: 5539

Title: Cows of Dingla Village

Caption: Cows of Dingla Village, Bhojpur District.

Location: Dingla, Bhojpur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 05-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhojpur, Birth place of Rudraksha, cattles of Nepal Rudraksha Story, cow, Dingla village, holy cow, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha

Image ID: 5538

Title: Cows of Dingla Village

Caption: Cows of Dingla Village, Bhojpur District.

Location: Dingla, Bhojpur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 05-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhojpur, Birth place of Rudraksha, cattles of Nepal Rudraksha Story, cow, Dingla village, holy cow, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha

Things to do it Pokhara

Image ID: 5537

Title: Sunsets Over Lake Phewa, Pokhara

Caption: One of the geological explanation of the formation of Pokhara Valley is similar to Kathmandu Valley, it was submerged about 200,000 years ago when the fast-rising Mahabharata Lek dammed up the Seti River. Over time Seti eroded an ever-deeper outlet, lowering the water level and leaving Fewa lake and sever smaller lakes as remnants. Pokhara

Location: Lake Phewa

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 05-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Fewa, Phewa, lakes of nepal, boat ride, sunset,

Things to do it Pokhara

Image ID: 5536

Title: Sunsets Over Lake Phewa, Pokhara

Caption: One of the geological explanation of the formation of Pokhara Valley is similar to Kathmandu Valley, it was submerged about 200,000 years ago when the fast-rising Mahabharata Lek dammed up the Seti River. Over time Seti eroded an ever-deeper outlet, lowering the water level and leaving Fewa lake and sever smaller lakes as remnants. Pokhara

Location: Lake Phewa

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 05-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Fewa, Phewa, lakes of nepal, boat ride, sunset,

Things to do it Pokhara

Image ID: 5535

Title: Sunsets Over Lake Phewa, Pokhara

Caption: One of the geological explanation of the formation of Pokhara Valley is similar to Kathmandu Valley, it was submerged about 200,000 years ago when the fast-rising Mahabharata Lek dammed up the Seti River. Over time Seti eroded an ever-deeper outlet, lowering the water level and leaving Fewa lake and sever smaller lakes as remnants. Pokhara.

Location: Lake Phewa

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 05-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Fewa, Phewa, lakes of nepal, boat ride, sunset,

Things to do it Pokhara

Image ID: 5534

Title: Sunsets Over Lake Phewa, Pokhara

Caption: One of the geological explanation of the formation of Pokhara Valley is similar to Kathmandu Valley, it was submerged about 200,000 years ago when the fast-rising Mahabharata Lek dammed up the Seti River. Over time Seti eroded an ever-deeper outlet, lowering the water level and leaving Fewa lake and sever smaller lakes as remnants. Pokhara.

Location: Lake Phewa

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 05-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Fewa, Phewa, lakes of nepal, boat ride, sunset,

Things to do it Pokhara

Image ID: 5533

Title: Sunsets Over Lake Phewa, Pokhara

Caption: One of the geological explanation of the formation of Pokhara Valley is similar to Kathmandu Valley, it was submerged about 200,000 years ago when the fast-rising Mahabharata Lek dammed up the Seti River. Over time Seti eroded an ever-deeper outlet, lowering the water level and leaving Fewa lake and sever smaller lakes as remnants. Pokhara.

Location: Lake Phewa

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 05-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Fewa, Phewa, lakes of nepal, boat ride, sunset,

Things to do it Pokhara

Image ID: 5532

Title: Sunsets Over Lake Phewa, Pokhara

Caption: One of the geological explanation of the formation of Pokhara Valley is similar to Kathmandu Valley, it was submerged about 200,000 years ago when the fast-rising Mahabharata Lek dammed up the Seti River. Over time Seti eroded an ever-deeper outlet, lowering the water level and leaving Fewa lake and sever smaller lakes as remnants. Pokhara.

Location: Lake Phewa

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 05-2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Fewa, Phewa, lakes of nepal, boat ride, sunset,

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 5531

Title: Mt. Gaurishanker (7,134 m) behind Melungtse (7,181m) at Dolakha

Caption: Both the Mountains lie near the western edge of the Rolwaling Himal. The name Gauri Shankar comes from the Hindu goddess Gauri, a manifestation of Durga, and her Consort Shankar (Shiva), denoting the sacred regard to which is afforded it by the peoples of Tibet and Nepal. The Buddhist Sherpas call the mountain Jomo Tseringma.

Location: Mt. Gaurishankar

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 2017

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddha Air, cloud, domestic flight, Eastern Nepal, Flight, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Gaurishankar

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5530

Title: Nangalo, Bamboo Tray at Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: A Women Checks out Nanglo, a Bamboo Tray at a Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District. Nanglo is a handy kitchen apparatus used all over Nepal for thousands of Years, mainly to winnow and sifting grain. It’s a circular tray and the technique of using these bamboo trays are termed as Niffanne, Kelaune, Batasne, Hamkaune in Nepali language.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo products of Nepal, bamboo tray, cane tray, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, made in Nepal, nanglo, open air market, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5529

Title: Keshav Narayan Chowk

Caption: The courtyard of Keshav Narayan Chowk stands on the site of the earliest Malla-era structure in Patan, a four-cornered fort, which vanished long ago. The date of the present courtyard's foundation is not known, but it was subsequently rebuilt in 1680, 1693, 1734, and again in the 19th century. The tiny shrine at the center of the square is dedicated to Keshav Vishnu, from which the courtyard derives its formal name: Manikeshav Chowk. Narayan is another name for Vishnu, accounting for the courtyard's alternate name, Narayan Chowk.

Location: Patan Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bagalamukhi Temple Goddess Bhagwati, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan

Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5528

Title: Keshav Narayan Chowk

Caption: The courtyard of Keshav Narayan Chowk stands on the site of the earliest Malla-era structure in Patan, a four-cornered fort, which vanished long ago. The date of the present courtyard's foundation is not known, but it was subsequently rebuilt in 1680, 1693, 1734, and again in the 19th century. The tiny shrine at the center of the square is dedicated to Keshav Vishnu, from which the courtyard derives its formal name: Manikeshav Chowk. Narayan is another name for Vishnu, accounting for the courtyard's alternate name, Narayan Chowk.

Location: Patan Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bagalamukhi Temple Goddess Bhagwati, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5527

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5526

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5525

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Panauti Temples

Image ID: 5524

Title: Unnamatta Bhairabh Temple, Panauti

Caption: The wooden images of saints are looking down upon and blessing pilgrims from the upper storey window at Unnmatta Bhairav Temple

Location: Panauti

Date Shot: 09-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhairab temple in Nepal, Bhairab temple in Panauti, Bhairav, Bhairav temple in Nepal, Bhairav temple in Panauti, Hindu Temple of nepal, Panauti, Unnmatta Bhairav Temple

Group of Nepali Children

Image ID: 5523

Title: Dingla Children

Caption: Kinder folgen airplane traces formed far far away on sky, and they said "look didi its rocket in the sky" Ram Mandir in Dingla village, Bhojpur District.

Location: Dingla, Bhojpur District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhojpur, Birth place of Rudraksha, Dingla village, Bhojpur, children of Nepal, children portrait, group of Nepali Children, Ram Mandir

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5522

Title: Nangalo, Bamboo Tray at Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: A Women Checks out Nanglo, a Bamboo Tray at a Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District. Nanglo is a handy kitchen apparatus used all over Nepal for thousands of Years, mainly to winnow and sifting grain. It’s a circular tray and the technique of using these bamboo trays are termed as Niffanne, Kelaune, Batasne, Hamkaune in Nepali language.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo products of Nepal, bamboo tray, cane tray, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, made in Nepal, nanglo, open air market, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5521

Title: Nangalo, Bamboo Tray at Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: A Women Checks out Nanglo, a Bamboo Tray at a Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District. Nanglo is a handy kitchen apparatus used all over Nepal for thousands of Years, mainly to winnow and sifting grain. It’s a circular tray and the technique of using these bamboo trays are termed as Niffanne, Kelaune, Batasne, Hamkaune in Nepali language.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo products of Nepal, bamboo tray, cane tray, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, made in Nepal, nanglo, open air market, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5520

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5519

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5518

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Handmade in Nepal

Image ID: 5517

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Perungo is a handwoven basket or almost a tote bag made out of bamboo, very usual to carry chickens and dried fish as seen on the Photos. Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bamboo bag, bamboo basket, bamboo products of Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, perungo, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5427

Title: Woman Wears Bulaki, a Gold Nose Dangle

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Location: Khandbari Haat Bazar

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bulaki, chaubahdin cholo, dhungri, earring, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Gurung woman, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Nepali earing, Nepali Jewellry, Nepali Ornaments, Sankhuwasabha District, tilhari, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5426

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Image ID: 5425

Title: Bulaki Woman of Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Image ID: 5424

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Image ID: 5423

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Image ID: 5422

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Image ID: 5421

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Image ID: 5407

Title: Female Guardian Deity of Kagbeni, Mustang

Caption: It is believed that the Kagbeni village was once guarded by humans at the entrance and exit gates. These guardians were later replaced by a male and a female (as seen in the photo) figure. They were invoked by Buddhist rituals when installed. There is an annual custom of repairing these figures and renewing the blessing.

Location: Kagbeni, Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-05-2022

Keywords: architecture, Ask Me About Nepal, Guardian Deity, Guardian Deity of Kagbeni, Guardian Deity of Mustang, kagbeni, Mud statue, Mustang, Mustang muse, Stone statue, travel stories

Image ID: 5406

Title: Male Guardian Deity of Kagbeni, Mustang

Caption: It is believed that the Kagbeni village was once guarded by humans at the entrance and exit gates. These guardians were later replaced by a male (as seen in the photo) and a female figure. They were invoked by Buddhist rituals when installed. There is an annual custom of repairing these figures and renewing the blessing.

Location: Kagbeni, Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-05-2022

Keywords: architecture, Ask Me About Nepal, Guardian Deity, Guardian Deity of Kagbeni, Guardian Deity of Mustang, kagbeni, Mud statue, Mustang, Mustang muse, Stone statue, travel stories

Image ID: 5398

Title: Alluvial River Arun

Caption: Porters Use Trail Bridge Over roaring Arun River To Haul Commodities. Dingla, Bhojpur District.

Location: Dingla, Bhojpur District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Dingla, Bhojpur District, arun river, river of nepal, suspension bridge, trail bride

Image ID: 5397

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Butcher at Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District, which is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Tumlingtaar Haat bazaar is conducted on Friday mornings. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal, butcher

Image ID: 5396

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Chicken vendor at Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District, which is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Tumlingtaar Haat bazaar is conducted on Friday mornings. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal, chicken vendor

Image ID: 5395

Title: Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: An elderly vendor couple at Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Sankhuwasabha District, which is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Tumlingtaar Haat bazaar is conducted on Friday mornings. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5394

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Vegetable vendors of Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District. It is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Haat bazaar in Khandbari is conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The main attraction of the event is banters and much loved bargaining in between buyers and vendors. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5393

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Haat Bazaar is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Haat bazaar in Khandbari is conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The main attraction of the event is banters and much loved bargaining in between buyers and vendors. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5392

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Vegetable vendors of Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District. It is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Haat bazaar in Khandbari is conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The main attraction of the event is banters and much loved bargaining in between buyers and vendors. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5391

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Basket vendors of Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District. It is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Haat bazaar in Khandbari is conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The main attraction of the event is banters and much loved bargaining in between buyers and vendors. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5390

Title: Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Haat Bazaar is a weekly open-air market that serves as a trading venue for local people in rural areas and towns of Nepal. Haat bazaar in Khandbari is conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The main attraction of the event is banters and much loved bargaining in between buyers and vendors. There are stalls for all from the meat to rooster, from readymade shoes and clothes to handcrafted ones, from medicinal herbs to homegrown tobbacco, from seasonl fruits to vegetables, from ornaments to arms like Khukuri, from Yarshagumba to rudraksha... and the list goes on.

Location: Sankhuwasabha District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Haat Bazaar in Tumlingtaar, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Sankhuwasabha District, village life in Nepal

Image ID: 5388

Title: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi (above 2600m.)

Caption: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima is less traversed forest of Nepal but like any other forests it is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendron. The spellbinding walking trail had shrubs that dramatically crawled along the hills and other times just stood tall, as tall as 30m. The bare naked hanging branches looked like networking webs. But the flowering trees looked like the living art of bonsai, with their leaves spirally arranged the flowers blooming in cluster. Myagdi District.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5387

Title: Rhododendron Bud

Caption: Pink rhododendron bud at Fulbari in Rima Valley, Myagdi district. This forest is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendrons.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5386

Title: Lali Gurans

Caption: Lali Gurans or the Red Rhododendrons, the National Flower of Nepal. Rima valley in Myagdi District.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5385

Title: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi (above 2600m.)

Caption: Pink rhododendron bud at Fulbari in Rima Valley, Myagdi district. This forest is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendrons.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5384

Title: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi (above 2600m.)

Caption: Pink rhododendron bud at Fulbari in Rima Valley, Myagdi district. This forest is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendrons.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5383

Title: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi (above 2600m.)

Caption: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima is less traversed forest of Nepal but like any other forests it is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendron. The spellbinding walking trail had shrubs that dramatically crawled along the hills and other times just stood tall, as tall as 30m. The bare naked hanging branches looked like networking webs. But the flowering trees looked like the living art of bonsai, with their leaves spirally arranged the flowers blooming in cluster. Rhododendron is Gurans in Nepali language, and dark red colored Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum), the “Lali Gurans” is National flower of Nepal.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5382

Title: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi (above 2600m.)

Caption: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima is less traversed forest of Nepal but like any other forests it is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendron. The spellbinding walking trail had shrubs that dramatically crawled along the hills and other times just stood tall, as tall as 30m. The bare naked hanging branches looked like networking webs. But the flowering trees looked like the living art of bonsai, with their leaves spirally arranged the flowers blooming in cluster. Myagdi District.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5381

Title: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi (above 2600m.)

Caption: Rhododendrons Forest called Fulbari in Rima is a less traversed forest of Nepal but like any other forest, it is home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendron. The spellbinding walking trail had shrubs that dramatically crawled along the hills and other times just stood tall, as tall as 30m. Myagdi District

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5379

Title: Rhododendrons

Caption: A bouquet of rhododendrons in fuchsia, purple, dark pink, and red (the Lali Gurans) from a forest in Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi District (above 2600m.)

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5378

Title: Rhododendron-093420

Caption: Pink rhododendron bud at Fulbari in Rima Valley, Myagdi district. This forest is a home to 30 varieties of the Rhododendrons.

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5376

Title: Rhododendrons

Caption: A bouquet of rhododendrons in fuchsia, purple, dark pink, and red (the Lali Gurans) from a forest in Fulbari in Rima, Myagdi District (above 2600m.)

Location: Rima, Myagdi District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-04-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Forest walk, Fulbari in Rima, Gurans, In search of Rhododendrons, lali gurans, Myagdi District, national flower of Nepal, Rhodo Valley, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron forest in Nepal, Rhododendron jungle in Nepal, Rhododendrons, Rima hamlet

Image ID: 5365

Title: Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery in Kagbeni

Caption: The original building of the monastery was established by the great Lama Tenpai Gyaltsen of Tibet, with the help of local community in 1429. It is now a Museum that has all the rare pieces of statues, books, ritual artifacts and testimonials of how the construction of traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery structure were being carried out in past in the ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang region, along with complete interior setting.

Location: Kagbeni, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Temple in Nepal, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, lower mustang, Mustang, old monastery in Kagbeni, oldest monastery in Mustang, Red hat Buddhist sect, Shakya Monastery in Mustang

Image ID: 5364

Title: Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery in Kagbeni

Caption: The original building of the monastery was established by the great Lama Tenpai Gyaltsen of Tibet, with the help of local community in 1429. It is now a Museum that has all the rare pieces of statues, books, ritual artifacts and testimonials of how the construction of traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery structure were being carried out in past in the ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang region, along with complete interior setting.

Location: Kagbeni, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Temple in Nepal, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, lower mustang, Mustang, old monastery in Kagbeni, oldest monastery in Mustang, Red hat Buddhist sect, Shakya Monastery in Mustang

Image ID: 5363

Title: Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery in Kagbeni

Caption: The original building of the monastery was established by the great Lama Tenpai Gyaltsen of Tibet, with the help of local community in 1429. It is now a Museum that has all the rare pieces of statues, books, ritual artifacts and testimonials of how the construction of traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery structure were being carried out in past in the ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang region, along with complete interior setting.

Location: Kagbeni, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Temple in Nepal, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, lower mustang, Mustang, old monastery in Kagbeni, oldest monastery in Mustang, Red hat Buddhist sect, Shakya Monastery in Mustang

Image ID: 5362

Title: Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery in Kagbeni

Caption: The original building of the monastery was established by the great Lama Tenpai Gyaltsen of Tibet, with the help of local community in 1429. It is now a Museum that has all the rare pieces of statues, books, ritual artifacts and testimonials of how the construction of traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery structure were being carried out in past in the ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang region, along with complete interior setting.

Location: Kagbeni, Mustang

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 25-10-2018

Keywords: buddhism in mustang, Buddhist Temple in Nepal, Kag Chode Thupten Samphal Ling Monastery, kagbeni, lower mustang, Mustang, old monastery in Kagbeni, oldest monastery in Mustang, Red hat Buddhist sect, Shakya Monastery in Mustang

Image ID: 5360

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5359

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5358

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5357

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5356

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5355

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5354

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5353

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5352

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5351

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5350

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5349

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5348

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5347

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5346

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5345

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Ga: Pyakha or Ashta Matrika dance features 8 mother goddess and 5 Newar Patron deities. Newar boys of Bajracharya or Shakya caste don clothes, ornaments, and masks of one deity each and perform an ancient tantric dance called “Charya Nritya” at Mulchok in Patan Durbar Square for 11 days in Dashain Festival. This dancing tradition of more than 3 centuries is performed annually with hopes of bringing prosperity to the performers, onlookers, and their community. It is also believed that the Ga: Pyakha performances rids one of the eight great fears (Water, Lions, Fire, Snakes, Elephants, Thieves, False Imprisonment, and Ghosts).

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5344

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Ga: Pyakha or Ashta Matrika dance features 8 mother goddess and 5 Newar Patron deities. Newar boys of Bajracharya or Shakya caste don clothes, ornaments, and masks of one deity each and perform an ancient tantric dance called “Charya Nritya” at Mulchok in Patan Durbar Square for 11 days in Dashain Festival. This dancing tradition of more than 3 centuries is performed annually with hopes of bringing prosperity to the performers, onlookers, and their community. It is also believed that the Ga: Pyakha performances rids one of the eight great fears (Water, Lions, Fire, Snakes, Elephants, Thieves, False Imprisonment, and Ghosts).

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5343

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Ga: Pyakha or Ashta Matrika dance features 8 mother goddess and 5 Newar Patron deities. Newar boys of Bajracharya or Shakya caste don clothes, ornaments, and masks of one deity each and perform an ancient tantric dance called “Charya Nritya” at Mulchok in Patan Durbar Square for 11 days in Dashain Festival. This dancing tradition of more than 3 centuries is performed annually with hopes of bringing prosperity to the performers, onlookers, and their community. It is also believed that the Ga: Pyakha performances rids one of the eight great fears (Water, Lions, Fire, Snakes, Elephants, Thieves, False Imprisonment, and Ghosts).

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Image ID: 5342

Title: Gaan Pyakhan, The Ashta Matrika Dance

Caption: Ga: Pyakha or Ashta Matrika dance features 8 mother goddess and 5 Newar Patron deities. Newar boys of Bajracharya or Shakya caste don clothes, ornaments, and masks of one deity each and perform an ancient tantric dance called “Charya Nritya” at Mulchok in Patan Durbar Square for 11 days in Dashain Festival. This dancing tradition of more than 3 centuries is performed annually with hopes of bringing prosperity to the performers, onlookers, and their community. It is also believed that the Ga: Pyakha performances rids one of the eight great fears (Water, Lions, Fire, Snakes, Elephants, Thieves, False Imprisonment, and Ghosts).

Location: Mul Chowk, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-09-2022

Keywords: Ashta Matrika Dance, Ask Me About Nepal, Gaan Pyakhan, mother goddess, Mulchowk, Newar Culture, Newar Tradition, Patan Durbar Square

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 5334

Title: Begnas Lake and Annapurna Range

Caption: A panoramic view of Begnas Lake with Macchapuchhre on Annapurna Range from the Rupakot Resort, Pokhara, Nepal

Location: Rupakot Resort, Pokhara

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 04-03-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Mountains of Nepal, Fishtail Mountain, Macchapucchre, Begnas Lake, Annapurna Range,

Image ID: 5332

Title: Balendra Shah

Caption: Balendra Shah aka Balen, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City arrives at Gaddi Baithak, Kathmandu Durbar square to witness the majestic grandeur of Indra Jatra festival with his wife Sabina Kafle. Kathmandu, Durbar Square

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Balendra Shah, Balen Shah, Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Kumari Jatra, Kumari Trishna Shakya, living goddess of nepal, living heritage, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, virgin goddess, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5331

Title: Balendra Shah

Caption: Balendra Shah aka Balen, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City arrives at Gaddi Baithak, Kathmandu Durbar square to witness the majestic grandeur of Indra Jatra festival with his wife Sabina Kafle. Kathmandu, Durbar Square

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Balendra Shah, Balen Shah, Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Kumari Jatra, Kumari Trishna Shakya, living goddess of nepal, living heritage, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, virgin goddess, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5291

Title: Avalokiteshwara at Hiranya Varna Mahabihar

Caption: At Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, a stairway leads to an upper-floor monastery dedicated to a white eight-armed Avalokiteshwara, lined with Tibetan-style frescoes including a wheel of life. There are Seating arrangements in front of the deity behind the glass wall where practicing devotees or patrons usually sit for recitation.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Avalokiteshvara Chapel, Avalokiteshwara Chapel, Buddhist monastery, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5288

Title: Avalokiteshwara Chapel at Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Caption: Thousand armed Avaloketiswara flanked by Shakyamuni and Maitreya Buddha at an upper floor monastery at At Hiranya Varna Mahabihar. A stairway leads to this monastery which is lined with Tibetan-style frescoes including a wheel of life.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Avalokiteshvara Chapel, Avalokiteshwara Chapel, Buddhist monastery, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5286

Title: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar

Caption: The Shakyamuni Buddha shrine inside the main temple of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar is locally called “Kwabaju”. It is a large silver image, covered entirely with drapes and ornaments, except on the face. He is guarded by two metal images of Lokeshwara, seated on lions, who in turn are each standing on an elephant. There are many other small donor and gods figurines in front of the Shakyamuni Buddha, but the most notable is a figure of Balarama, the elder brother of God Krishna from the Hindu epic Mahabharat. But some claim the statue to be Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Buddhist Temples of Nepal, Budhist Temples of Patan, Golden Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Shakyamuni Buddha, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5281

Title: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, The Golden Temple

Caption: The Brass Guardian Elephants and Riders of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar aka Kwabahal was allegedly founded in the 12th century, and it has existed in its current form since 1409.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple, brass elephant, bass tortoise

Image ID: 5280

Title: Lalitpur Temples

Caption: The West Facade of Narayan Chowk facing the Patan Durbar Square is dotted with lattice windows and centered by a golden door which is now the main entrance to the Patan Museum. The door is topped with gilded Torana and above the Torana is Lujhyah window that brackets an image of Avalokiteshvara. Standing on top of the roof is Hanuman, the monkey god.

Location: Patan Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Image ID: 5279

Title: Lalitpur Temples

Caption: The West Facade of Narayan Chowk facing the Patan Durbar Square is dotted with lattice windows and centered by a golden door which is now the main entrance to the Patan Museum. The door is topped with gilded Torana and above the Torana is Lujhyah window that brackets an image of Avalokiteshvara. Standing on top of the roof is Hanuman, the monkey god.

Location: Patan Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Image ID: 5278

Title: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, The Golden Temple

Caption: The Brass Guardian Elephants and Riders of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar aka Kwabahal was allegedly founded in the 12th century, and it has existed in its current form since 1409.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Hindu Temples of Kathmandu Valley, Hindu Temples of Nepal, Hindu Temples of Patan, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple, brass elephant, bass tortoise

Image ID: 5277

Title: Shakyamuni Buddha

Caption: The Shakyamuni Buddha shrine inside the main temple of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar is locally called “Kwabaju”. It is a large silver image, covered entirely with drapes and ornaments, except on the face. He is guarded by two metal images of Lokeshwara, seated on lions, who in turn are each standing on an elephant. There are many other small donor and gods figurines in front of the Shakyamuni Buddha, but the most notable is a figure of Balarama, the elder brother of God Krishna from the Hindu epic Mahabharat. But some claim the statue to be Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Buddhist Temples of Nepal, Budhist Temples of Patan, Golden Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Shakyamuni Buddha, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5276

Title: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar

Caption: The Shakyamuni Buddha shrine inside the main temple of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar is locally called “Kwabaju”. It is a large silver image, covered entirely with drapes and ornaments, except on the face. He is guarded by two metal images of Lokeshwara, seated on lions, who in turn are each standing on an elephant. There are many other small donor and gods figurines in front of the Shakyamuni Buddha, but the most notable is a figure of Balarama, the elder brother of God Krishna from the Hindu epic Mahabharat. But some claim the statue to be Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Buddhist Temples of Nepal, Budhist Temples of Patan, Golden Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Shakyamuni Buddha, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5275

Title: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar

Caption: The Shakyamuni Buddha shrine inside the main temple of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar is locally called “Kwabaju”. It is a large silver image, covered entirely with drapes and ornaments, except on the face. He is guarded by two metal images of Lokeshwara, seated on lions, who in turn are each standing on an elephant. There are many other small donor and gods figurines in front of the Shakyamuni Buddha, but the most notable is a figure of Balarama, the elder brother of God Krishna from the Hindu epic Mahabharat. But some claim the statue to be Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Buddhist Temples of Nepal, Budhist Temples of Patan, Golden Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Shakyamuni Buddha, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5274

Title: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar

Caption: The Shakyamuni Buddha shrine inside the main temple of Hiranya Varna Mahabihar is locally called “Kwabaju”. It is a large silver image, covered entirely with drapes and ornaments, except on the face. He is guarded by two metal images of Lokeshwara, seated on lions, who in turn are each standing on an elephant. There are many other small donor and gods figurines in front of the Shakyamuni Buddha, but the most notable is a figure of Balarama, the elder brother of God Krishna from the Hindu epic Mahabharat. But some claim the statue to be Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha.

Location: Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Patan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 24-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhist monastery, Buddhist Temples of Nepal, Budhist Temples of Patan, Golden Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabihar, Kwabaha, Kwabahal, Newar Buddhist Monastery, Shakyamuni Buddha, Temples in Lalitpur, Temples in patan, the gold temple, The Golden Temple

Image ID: 5269

Title: Kumari Trishna Shakya

Caption: Kumari, The Living Goddess of Nepal in Indra Jatra Festival. 2022

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Prabin Napit

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Kumari Jatra, Kumari Trishna Shakya, living goddess of nepal, living heritage, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, virgin goddess, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5262

Title: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya

Caption: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya with forest of Chibas in front, Harati Mata Temple to its right and Shikhara Style Temple is visible at the far left.

Location: Swayambhunath

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 20-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddha eyes, Buddhist heritage site, Chaitya from Lichhavi, Chaityas, Chivas, Shikara style temple in Swayambhu, stupas of Nepal, Swayambhunath, Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, The Path of Righteousness

Image ID: 5261

Title: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya

Caption: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya with forest of Chibas in front, Harati Mata Temple to its right and Shikhara Style Temple is visible at the far left.

Location: Swayambhunath

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 20-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddha eyes, Buddhist heritage site, Chaitya from Lichhavi, Chaityas, Chivas, Shikara style temple in Swayambhu, stupas of Nepal, Swayambhunath, Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, The Path of Righteousness

Image ID: 5260

Title: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya

Caption: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya with forest of Chibas in front, Harati Mata Temple to its right and Shikhara Style Temple is visible at the far left.

Location: Swayambhunath

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 20-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddha eyes, Buddhist heritage site, Chaitya from Lichhavi, Chaityas, Chivas, Shikara style temple in Swayambhu, stupas of Nepal, Swayambhunath, Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, The Path of Righteousness

Image ID: 5243

Title: Dasavatar at Hanuman Ghat

Caption: The Dasavatar, 10 incarnation of Vishnu at Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Dasavatar, Dasavatar at Hanuman Ghat, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal

Image ID: 5241

Title: Final Act of the Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: The Indra Kalasha (the biggest pot) was offered to a bronze statue of King Bhupatindra Malla of the 17th century kneeling on the column in front of Taleju temple at his Bhaktapur Palace Square.

Location: Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Bhaktapur durbar square, Bhupatindra Malla, Taleju Temple, Golden gate, last day of Madhav Narayan Jatra

Image ID: 5240

Title: Final Act of the Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: The Indra Kalasha (the biggest pot) was offered to a bronze statue of King Bhupatindra Malla of the 17th century kneeling on the column in front of Taleju temple at his Bhaktapur Palace Square.

Location: Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Bhaktapur durbar square, Bhupatindra Malla, Taleju Temple, Golden gate, last day of Madhav Narayan Jatra

Image ID: 5239

Title: Final Act of the Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: The Indra Kalasha (the biggest pot) was offered to a bronze statue of King Bhupatindra Malla of the 17th century kneeling on the column in front of Taleju temple at his Bhaktapur Palace Square.

Location: Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Bhaktapur durbar square, Bhupatindra Malla, Taleju Temple, Golden gate, last day of Madhav Narayan Jatra

Image ID: 5238

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, hindu bride, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Nepali bride, women in red

Image ID: 5236

Title: Changunarayan Temple

Caption: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra at Changunarayan Temple, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Location: Changunarayan Temple

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 13-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, living heritage, living heritage site, Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra in Changunarayan temple, stone lion, oldest temple of Nepal, Chaar Narayan

Madhav Narayan Festival

Image ID: 5235

Title: Kalasha Yatra

Caption: Priest mounting Sahasrara dhara kalash on a devotee's head to commence the yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Til Madhav Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Madhav Narayan Festival

Image ID: 5234

Title: Kalasha Yatra

Caption: Priest mounting Sahasrara dhara kalash on a devotee's head to commence the yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Til Madhav Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Madhav Narayan Festival

Image ID: 5233

Title: Kalasha Yatra

Caption: Priest mounting Sahasrara dhara kalash on a devotee's head to commence the yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Til Madhav Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Madhav Narayan

Image ID: 5231

Title: Ganesh at Hanuman Ghat

Caption: Worshipping Ganesh niched at the Western entrance of Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Ganesh, Vignaharta, Bibnaharta, Elephant headed god

Image ID: 5230

Title: Madhav Narayan Devotee

Caption: Madhav Narayan devottess from Sakhnu at Changunarayan Temple in the outskirts of Bhaktapur.

Location: Changunarayan

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 13-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, living heritage, living heritage site, madhav Narayan Devotees, Madhav Narayan in Sankhu, Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra in Changunarayan temple, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu

Image ID: 5228

Title: Madhav Narayan Devotees

Caption: The Madhav Narayan Devotees offer Mhaa du daaygu, the full prostration around Indreshwar Mahadev Temple Complex in Panauti.

Location: Panauti

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 09-02-2022

Keywords: 12 Barse Makar Mela in Panauti, 12 Barse Makar Mela of Nepal, Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hindu devotees at 12 Barse Makar Mela, Hindu festival of Nepal, Hindus of Nepal, holy bathing at rivers, Holy Month of Magh, Lilawati or Roshi, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Madhav Narayan Jatra, Makar Snaan, Mhaa du daaygu Prostration, nepal, Nepali Kumbha Mela, Panauti, Punyamati, three rivers of Panauti Punyamati Lilawati and Roshi, Triveni ghat in Panauti

Image ID: 5227

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra at Pashupatinath Temple

Caption: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Location: Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 11-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash, pashupatinath

Image ID: 5226

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra at Pashupatinath Temple

Caption: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Location: Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 11-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash, pashupatinath

Image ID: 5225

Title: Madhav Narayan Idol

Caption: Madhav Narayan idol at Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Madhav Narayan idol, Mahadev Narayan Shrine, nepal, Madhav Narayan idol

Image ID: 5224

Title: Madhav Narayan Devotee

Caption: A Madhav Narayan Devotee offer full body prostrations called "Mha-du Daneu" around Hanuman Ghat.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu, Nyatapola, 5 talle mandir, 5 storey temple, wrestler

Image ID: 5223

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: Yomari offerings

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Image ID: 5221

Title: Madhav Narayan Devotees

Caption: Women warming up on bonfire after a bathing ritual bath. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu, Nyatapola, 5 talle mandir, 5 storey temple, wrestler

Image ID: 5220

Title: Sashradhara Kalash

Caption: Sashradhara Kalash of Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5219

Title: Religious Motifs on Kalash

Caption: Eight Chtirakar family members paint religious motifs on the clay vessels of different sizes in preparation for the last day puja of Madhav Narayan festival. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, religous motifs, buddha's eyes, mandala, holy vessel, holy kalash, chitrakar

Image ID: 5218

Title: Religious Motifs on Kalash

Caption: Eight Chtirakar family members paint religious motifs on the clay vessels of different sizes in preparation for the last day puja of Madhav Narayan festival. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, religous motifs, buddha's eyes, mandala, holy vessel, holy kalash, chitrakar

Image ID: 5217

Title: Kalash Yatra at Pashupatinath

Caption: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Location: Pashupatinath, Kathmandu

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 11-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra in Pashupatinath temple, Bagmati, Arya ghat, funeral pyre, banks of bagmati, river ganges

Image ID: 5216

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival Conclusion

Caption: Final day hawan, the fire puja at Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, hawan kunda, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal

Image ID: 5215

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Kalash yatra of Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5214

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: A Madhav Narayan devotee carrying Sahasrara Dhara Kalash for Desh Parikrama during the festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5213

Title: Madhav Narayan Devotees

Caption: Vratalus warming up at a hay bonfire before the prostration. They were all singing Madhav Narayan bhajan. Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hanuman Ghat, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal

Image ID: 5212

Title: Jalasaya Ritual

Caption: The Madhav Narayan Devotees offer Jalasaya at the Hanuman Ghat in Bhaktapur.Jalasaya means immersing the lower half of the body into the river in prayer and meditation.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Jalasaya, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Triveni

Image ID: 5211

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: The vratalus, (the fasting devotees)of Madhav Narayan begin each day at the river’s edge before commencing their prostration offerings to Narayan.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hanuman Ghat, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal

Image ID: 5210

Title: Silamantelu Prostration

Caption: The Madhav Narayan devotees offer Silaamhun: Tulegu: during a month long festival in Bhaktapur.

Location: Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu, Nyatapola, 5 talle mandir, 5 storey temple, wrestler

Image ID: 5209

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: The Madhav Narayan Devotees offer Mhaa du daaygu, the full prostration in Bhaktapur during the month long festival.

Location: Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu, Nyatapola, 5 talle mandir, 5 storey temple, wrestler

Image ID: 5208

Title: Madhav Narayan Idol

Caption: Mahadev Narayan idol at patron's home in Sukul Dhoka are in Bhaktapur.

Location: Sukul Dhoka, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 17-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Madhav Narayan idol, Mahadev Narayan Shrine, nepal, Madhav Narayan idol

Image ID: 5207

Title: Silamantelu Prostration

Caption: Mahadev Narayan devotees offer prostration called Silamantelu during a month long Festival in Bhaktapur.

Location: Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu, Nyatapola, 5 talle mandir, 5 storey temple, wrestler

Image ID: 5206

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: Madhav Narayan volunteers with cloth ramp warms themselves at a hay bonfire at Hanuman Ghat in Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Image ID: 5205

Title: Silamantelu Prostration

Caption: The Madhav Narayan devotees offer Silaamhun: Tulegu: during a month long festival in Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Silamantelu Prostration, Silamantelu, Nyatapola, 5 talle mandir, 5 storey temple, wrestler

Image ID: 5204

Title: Potters of Madhav Narayan

Caption: Prajapati brothers continue their father's tradition of making Kalasha donation for the Madhav Naraya festival.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Earthen vessels (Kalash), Prajapati, Ceramic maker, clay pot makers,

Image ID: 5203

Title: Potters of Madhav Narayan

Caption: Prajapati brothers continue their father's tradition of making Kalasha donation for the Madhav Naraya festival.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Earthen vessels (Kalash), Prajapati, Ceramic maker, clay pot makers,

Image ID: 5202

Title: Earthen vessels (Kalash)

Caption: Earthen vessels (Kalash) for Madhav Narayan Mela crafted by Prajapati brothers. Bhaktapur

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-01-2022

Keywords: Earthen vessels (Kalash), Prajapati, Ceramic maker, clay pot makers,

Image ID: 5201

Title: A Madhav Narayan Devotee

Caption: A Madhav Narayan Devotee holding Sahasrara Dhara Kalash. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5198

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Priest carrying God Madhav Narayan leads Sahasrara dhara kalash yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5197

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Sahasrara dhara kalash yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5196

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Sahasrara dhara kalash yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhimsen Than, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5195

Title: A Madhav Narayan Devotee

Caption: Krishna Laxmi Prajapati (79), the Nakin (the female group leader) at Hanuman ghat, Bhaktapur.

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hanuman Ghat, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal

Image ID: 5194

Title: Trishul Batti

Caption: Trishul Batti offerings at Triveni. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hanuman Ghat, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Trishul Batti offering

Image ID: 5193

Title: Trishul Batti offering

Caption: Trishul Batti offerings at Triveni. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hanuman Ghat, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Trishul Batti offering

Image ID: 5192

Title: Sahasrara Kalasha

Caption: Stacking Sahasrara Kalasha in threes so that they can be easily carried on a Kharpan. Hanuman Ghat

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Kalash yatra, desh parikrama, Sahasrara dhara, Sahasrara dhara kalash,

Image ID: 5191

Title: Sahasrara Kalasha

Caption: Stacking Sahasrara Kalasha in threes so that they can be easily carried on a Kharpan. Hanuman Ghat

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Sahasrara dhara kalash, kharpan

Image ID: 5190

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Madhav Narayan devotees rest on a chaitya ruins at Kamalbinayak temple in between Desh Parikrama in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Kamal Vinayak, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, desh parikrama, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Kamal binayak, kamal vinayak, madhav Narayan Devotees, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Image ID: 5189

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: Madhav Narayan devotees singing glory of Madhav Narayan at Kamal Vinayak Temple in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Kamal Vinayak, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, desh parikrama, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Kamal binayak, kamal vinayak, madhav Narayan Devotees, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Image ID: 5188

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Sahasrara dhara kalash yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Kamal Vinayak, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, desh parikrama, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Kamal binayak, kamal vinayak, madhav Narayan Devotees, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Image ID: 5187

Title: Madhav Narayan Kalash Yatra

Caption: Sahasrara dhara kalash yatra in Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur.

Location: Kamal Vinayak, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, desh parikrama, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Kamal binayak, kamal vinayak, madhav Narayan Devotees, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Sahasrara dhara kalash

Image ID: 5186

Title: Women wearing Haku Patasi Saree

Caption: Madhav Narayan volunteers folding cloth ramp. Hanuman ghat, Bhaktapur

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Women wearing Haku Patasi Saree, Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Haku Patasi

Image ID: 5185

Title: Religious Motifs on Kalash

Caption: Eight Chtirakar family members paint religious motifs on the clay vessels of different sizes in preparation for the last day puja of Madhav Narayan festival. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, religous motifs, buddha's eyes, mandala, holy vessel, holy kalash, chitrakar

Image ID: 5184

Title: Panchasutra Dhago Maker

Caption: Panchasutra (Gwoka in Newar), is Pancha Rangi Dhago literally five color thread necklace, green, red, yellow, white, and black are braided into a necklace and worn as Madhav Narayan prasad and they represent the five basic elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water respectively. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Panchasutra Dhago, Panchasutra Dhago maker, Gowka, 5 colour holy thread, 5 elements, holy necklace of newar festivals

Image ID: 5183

Title: Panchasutra Dhago Maker

Caption: Panchasutra (Gwoka in Newar), is Pancha Rangi Dhago literally five color thread necklace, green, red, yellow, white, and black are braided into a necklace and worn as Madhav Narayan prasad and they represent the five basic elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water respectively. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Panchasutra Dhago, Panchasutra Dhago maker, Gowka, 5 colour holy thread, 5 elements, holy necklace of newar festivals

Image ID: 5182

Title: Panchasutra Dhago

Caption: Panchasutra (Gwoka in Newar), is Pancha Rangi Dhago literally five color thread necklace, green, red, yellow, white, and black are braided into a necklace and worn as Madhav Narayan prasad and they represent the five basic elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water respectively. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 15-02-2022

Keywords: Panchasutra Dhago, Panchasutra Dhago maker, Gowka, 5 colour holy thread, 5 elements, holy necklace of newar festivals

Image ID: 5181

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: Madhav Narayan Devotees offer water to sun on the last day of the month long festival at Hanuman Ghat Triveni in Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Madhav Narayan 2023, Bathing Ritual, Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Bathing Ritual, women devotees, triveni ghat

Madhav Narayan Festival

Image ID: 5180

Title: Bathing Ritual

Caption: Women bend from their waist to wash their hair after the Jalasaya ritual. Madhav Narayan Festival

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Bathing Ritual, Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, Bathing Ritual, women devotees, triveni ghat

Image ID: 5179

Title: Hanuman Ghat Complex in Bhaktapur

Caption: Overview of Hanuman Ghat with Triveni. Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Rajeev Gurung

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Hanuman Ghat, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal

Image ID: 5178

Title: Kisli Offerings

Caption: Kisli offerings is main essential of any Newar Puja. It is platter of rice, coins, holy thread and betel nuts. Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, ritual items, hindu ritual items, puja samagri, kisli

Image ID: 5177

Title: Ritual Items

Caption: Array of ritual items for Madhav Narayan. Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Devotees of Madhav Narayan Festival, Festival of Bhaktapur, Festival of Nepal, Holy Month of Magh, Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, nepal, ritual items, hindu ritual items, puja samagri, kisli

Kumari house Courtyard

Image ID: 5175

Title: The Kumari Ghar at Kathmandu Durbar Square

Caption: Kumari Ghar houses the living Goddess of Kathmandu. The house is decorated with wood-carved reliefs of gods and symbols and is known for its magnificent wooden carvings as well as its divine inhabitant.

Location: Kathmandu

Photographer: Priti Thapa

Date Shot: 20-06-2011

Keywords: The Kumari Ghar at Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari ghar, House of living Goddess Kumari, wooden windows, wooden struts, Kumari house Courtyard

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5162

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu Devotees worship God Jitmahan in Jitiya Pawain. Mothers who worships Jitmahan with purest heart and observe fasting on the Ashtami of Ashwin their children will live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5161

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu Devotees worship God Jitmahan in Jitiya Pawain. Mothers who worships Jitmahan with purest heart and observe fasting on the Ashtami of Ashwin their children will live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5160

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu Devotees worship God Jitmahan in Jitiya Pawain. Mothers who worships Jitmahan with purest heart and observe fasting on the Ashtami of Ashwin their children will live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5159

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5158

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5157

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5156

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5155

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5154

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu Devotees worship God Jitmahan in Jitiya Pawain. Mothers who worships Jitmahan with purest heart and observe fasting on the Ashtami of Ashwin their children will live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5153

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Rag doll called Kanya Putri is a mandatory offerings in Jitiya Pawain, a native festival of Tharus. Tharus are indigenous people of Southern Nepal.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5152

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5151

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5150

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5149

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu people come together at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu to celebrate Jitiya Pawain.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5148

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu Devotees worship God Jitmahan in Jitiya Pawain. Mothers who worships Jitmahan with purest heart and observe fasting on the Ashtami of Ashwin their children will live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5147

Title: God Jitmahan

Caption: Tharu Devotees worship God Jitmahan in Jitiya Pawain. Mothers who worships Jitmahan with purest heart and observe fasting on the Ashtami of Ashwin their children will live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5146

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Offering basket with rag doll called Kanya Putri in Jitiya Pawain, a native festival of Tharus. Tharus are indigenous people of Southern Nepal.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Jitiya Parba of Southern Nepal

Image ID: 5145

Title: Jitiya Pawain Celebration

Caption: Offering basket with rag doll called Kanya Putri in Jitiya Pawain, a native festival of Tharus. Tharus are indigenous people of Southern Nepal.

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 18-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Jitiya Parva, Jitiya Pawain Celebration, Tharu Culture, Tharu Festivals, Tharu of Nepal, Tharu Traditions, Jitmahan, god Jitmahan, Jitiya parba, Jitiya Pawain, Ethnogroup of Terai, Chaudhary, Tharu people of Nepal, Tharus of Nepal, Indigenous people

Image ID: 5114

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: The Living Goddess Kumari arrives in front of Maru Ganeshthan. She has completed her first day procession called "Kwaneyā"  or "Downtown procession"

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Kwaneyā, downtown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5110

Title: The Living God Bhairav

Caption: God Bhairav on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5109

Title: The Living God Bhairav

Caption: God Bhairav on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5108

Title: The Living God Bhairav

Caption: God Bhairav on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5107

Title: The Living God Bhairav

Caption: God Bhairav on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5106

Title: The Living God Ganesh

Caption: Kumari with Ganesh and Bhairav ride individual chariots to parade around the ancient streets of Kathmandu and the procession is called Kumari Jatra. The Jatra from Kumari Ghar, Her house at Kathmandu Durbar square and lasts for 3 days starting on Indra Jatra after hoisting Yo: shi.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra, The Living God Ganesh

Image ID: 5105

Title: The Living God Ganesh

Caption: God Ganesh on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5104

Title: The Living God Ganesh

Caption: God Ganesh on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5103

Title: The Living God Ganesh

Caption: God Ganesh on his chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is His second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5102

Title: The Living God Bhairabh

Caption: Kumari with Ganesh and Bhairav ride individual chariots to parade around the ancient streets of Kathmandu and the procession is called Kumari Jatra. The Jatra from Kumari Ghar, Her house at Kathmandu Durbar square and lasts for 3 days starting on Indra Jatra after hoisting Yo: shi.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra, The Living God Bhairabh

Image ID: 5101

Title: Majipa Lakhe Caught in a Sea of Human

Caption: The story has it that long ago a man called Majipa Lakhe had an illicit relationship with a girl from the Chikanmugal area. Upon discovery he was sentenced to severe punishment, later he was spared from it when agreed to perform the Lakhe Naach each night of the Indra Jatra. Majipā, the demon Lakhe wears a ferocious red mask and the wearer is possessed by spirit he represents, therefore, he seems to be in a religious trance. He is treated with great respect and reverence.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Indra's elephant, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5100

Title: Majipa Lakhe Caught in a Sea of Human

Caption: The story has it that long ago a man called Majipa Lakhe had an illicit relationship with a girl from the Chikanmugal area. Upon discovery he was sentenced to severe punishment, later he was spared from it when agreed to perform the Lakhe Naach each night of the Indra Jatra. Majipā, the demon Lakhe wears a ferocious red mask and the wearer is possessed by spirit he represents, therefore, he seems to be in a religious trance. He is treated with great respect and reverence.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Indra's elephant, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5099

Title: Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra

Caption: Pulu Kishi is the elephant dance depicting Indra’s steed in search of his imprisoned master. No man dares to approach this elephant to make because when it swings its enormous tail the spectators are knocked completely off their feet.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Indra's elephant, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5098

Title: Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra

Caption: Pulu Kishi is the elephant dance depicting Indra’s steed in search of his imprisoned master. No man dares to approach this elephant to make because when it swings its enormous tail the spectators are knocked completely off their feet.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Indra's elephant, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5097

Title: Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra

Caption: Pulu Kishi is the elephant dance depicting Indra’s steed in search of his imprisoned master. No man dares to approach this elephant to make because when it swings its enormous tail the spectators are knocked completely off their feet.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Indra's elephant, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5096

Title: Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra

Caption: Pulu Kishi is the elephant dance depicting Indra’s steed in search of his imprisoned master. No man dares to approach this elephant to make because when it swings its enormous tail the spectators are knocked completely off their feet.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Indra's elephant, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Pulu Kisi, The Steed of Lord Indra, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5095

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: Kumari, Trishna Shakya mounting her ride for the Kumari Jatra parade. The ride that begins at Kumari Ghar, lasts for 3 days starting on Indra Jatra after hoisting Yo: shi.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5094

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: Kumari with Ganesh and Bhairav ride individual chariots to parade around the ancient streets of Kathmandu and the procession is called Kumari Jatra. The Jatra from Kumari Ghar, Her house at Kathmandu Durbar square and lasts for 3 days starting on Indra Jatra after hoisting Yo: shi.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5093

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: Kumari with Ganesh and Bhairav ride individual chariots to parade around the ancient streets of Kathmandu and the procession is called Kumari Jatra. The Jatra from Kumari Ghar, Her house at Kathmandu Durbar square and lasts for 3 days starting on Indra Jatra after hoisting Yo: shi.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5092

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: The Living Goddess Kumari on her chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is Her second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Image ID: 5091

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: The Living Goddess Kumari on her chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is Her second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5090

Title: The Living Goddess Kumari

Caption: The Living Goddess Kumari on her chariot ride passes sea of devotees at Kathmandu Durbar Square. This is Her second day day procession in Indra Jatra, and the procession is called Thaneyā or uptown procession.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Date Shot: 10-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Thaneyā, uptown procession, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5085

Title: Kumari, Bhairabh, and Ganeshon Parade

Caption: The Living Deities Kumari, Bhairabh, and Ganesh are mounted on Chariot in Indra Jatra and paraded through ancient routes of Kathmandu Valley.

Location: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 09-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Indra Jatra, Kumari, Ganesh, Bhairabh, Bhairav, the living goddess of nepal, the living gods of Nepal, the virgin goddess of nepal

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5081

Title: Lakhe Dance in Indra Jatra, Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Caption: The masked dance, or Lakhey dance leads the Upaku ritual in Indra Jatra in Dhapasi, Kathmandu. Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance, Masked dance in Dhapasi, masked dancer, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Yenya Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance,

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5080

Title: Lakhe Dance in Indra Jatra, Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Caption: The masked dance, or Lakhey dance leads the Upaku ritual in Indra Jatra in Dhapasi, Kathmandu. Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance, Masked dance in Dhapasi, masked dancer, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Yenya Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance,

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5079

Title: Indra Jatra

Caption: The masked dance, or Lakhey dance leads the Upaku ritual in Indra Jatra in Dhapasi, Kathmandu. Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance, Masked dance in Dhapasi, masked dancer, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Yenya Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance,

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5078

Title: Lakhe Dance in Indra Jatra, Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Caption: The masked dance, or Lakhey dance leads the Upaku ritual in Indra Jatra in Dhapasi, Kathmandu. Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance, Masked dance in Dhapasi, masked dancer, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Yenya Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance,

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5077

Title: Lakhe Dance in Indra Jatra, Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Caption: The masked dance, or Lakhey dance leads the Upaku ritual in Indra Jatra in Dhapasi, Kathmandu. Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance, Masked dance in Dhapasi, masked dancer, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Yenya Jatra, Lakhe dance, masked dance,

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5075

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5074

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5073

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5072

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5071

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5070

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5069

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Indra Jatra

Image ID: 5068

Title: Upaku Ritual in Indra Jatra Festival, Dhapasi

Caption: Bereaved Newar families in Dhapasi take a route lighting lamps at different religious shrines in the memory of their deceased family members, and ritual is “Upaku”. The communities that lie on the Upaku route also display masks of Bhairab, most of which are only put up for public view once a year. It is a rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of the masks which are otherwise kept for safekeeping by the respective guthis.

Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 08-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Indra jatra, Jatra of kathmandu, Jatra of Nepal, Kumari Jatra, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newar Festivals, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Upaku, Upaku ritual, Yenya Jatra

Buddhist Newar Traditions

Image ID: 5059

Title: Gunla Parba, The Path of Righteousness

Caption: Dhunya (a victory banner) is raised on the occasion of Gunla Parba. Gunla is an important Newar tradition since time immemorial and is still celebrated by every generation as a boisterous festival.

Location: Swayambhunath

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 20-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, dhunya, Festival of Nepal, Gunla dharma, Gunla parba, Hindu Festivals, Holy month of Newar, Holy month on Newar Calendar, Nepali Culture, nepali Traditions, Newars of Kathmandu Valley, Newars of Nepal, Swayambhunath, The Path of Righteousness, victory banner

Temples in Kathmandu

Image ID: 5055

Title: Kaal Bhairabh at Kathmandu Durbar Square

Caption: According to legend, the huge Kaal Bhairabh Statue was found at a paddy field. King Pratap Malla then installed the idol which is supposedly sculptured from a single stone at Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is believed that he peers down over a dishonest Citizen.

Location: Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 13-05-2020

Keywords: Hindu Deity, Hindu God, Kaal Bhairabh, Kaal Vairabh, Kathmandu Durbar Square, stone lion, Stone sculpture, Stone Statue of Hindu God, wrathful form of shiva

Hindu Death Rites and Rituals

Image ID: 5054

Title: Madhav Narayan Festival

Caption: Men offering water to Pinda during Shraddha rites at Hanumanghat. Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhaktapur, death rites, Hindu death rites, Life rites and rituals., nepal, Shraddha at Hanumanghat, Pinda, Shraddha rites,

Hindu Death Rites and Rituals

Image ID: 5053

Title: Shraddha Rites at Hanumaghat

Caption: Men offering water to Pinda during Shraddha rites at Hanumanghat. Bhaktapur.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Bhaktapur, death rites, Hindu death rites, Life rites and rituals., nepal, Shraddha at Hanumanghat, Pinda, Shraddha rites,

Hindu Death Rites and Rituals

Image ID: 5036

Title: Items of Sidaa Daan

Caption: Sidaa Daan (सिदा दान), Sidaa is a tray of food essentials that is gifted to the priest for conducting the rituals. It may include, rice, black lentil, green vegetables, spices, salt, and ghee.

Location: Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Keywords: death rites, food donation, food offering, food offering in Shraddha rites, hindu rites and rituals, hindu rituals, items of sidaa daan, items of sidha daan, Shraddha rites, Sidaa Daan, सिदा दान

Coffee Culture in Nepal

Image ID: 5033

Title: Coffee Trees in Sankhuwasabha

Caption: The owner said all their eight coffee trees produce abundantly but the seeds go to waste. They neither make beverage nor sell the seeds. The plants are just a show plants around the sitting shelter outside their house. Sankhuwasabha

Location: Ranichhap Village, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 31-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, coffee, coffee culture in Nepal, coffee in Sankhuwasabha, coffee planting in Nepal, coffee plants, Coffee seeds, Green coffee seeds

Coffee Culture in Nepal

Image ID: 5032

Title: Coffee Plantation in Sankhuwasabha

Caption: The owner said all their eight coffee trees produce abundantly but the seeds go to waste. They neither make beverage nor sell the seeds. The plants are just a show plants around the sitting shelter outside their house. Sankhuwasabha

Location: Ranichhap Village, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 31-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, coffee, coffee culture in Nepal, coffee in Sankhuwasabha, coffee planting in Nepal, coffee plants, Coffee seeds, Green coffee seeds

Jewelry of Nepal

Image ID: 5031

Title: A Gurung Woman Wears Bulaki, a Gold Nose Dangler

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Location: Haat Bazaar, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bulaki, chaubahdin cholo, dhungri, earring, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Gurung woman, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Nepali earing, Nepali Jewellry, Nepali Ornaments, Sankhuwasabha District, tilhari, village life in Nepal

Jewelry of Nepal

Image ID: 5030

Title: A Gurung Woman Wears Bulaki, a Gold Nose Dangler

Caption: Bulaki is a golded nose pin or nose dangler that hole pierces through the septum until the lower lip. It’s mainly worn by married women of Limbu, Magar, Gurung and Thami communities. They come in varied designs and sizes and corresponds to the diversity of the place and people. The tradition of wearing this beautiful piece of ornament is slowly fading away as only elderly women from Eastern or Far Western Nepal are seen donning it as their everyday jewelry. While youths wear it occasionally and only to match their traditional outfit during celebrations. In some ethnic groups, when a women dies her Bulaki is unpinned and placed into her mouth before the death rites. It is believed that the ritual helps expedite the salvation process.

Location: Haat Bazaar, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 03-09-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, bulaki, chaubahdin cholo, dhungri, earring, Flea Market in Sankhuwasabha, Gurung woman, Haat Bazaar, Haat Bazaar in Khandbari, Nepali earing, Nepali Jewellry, Nepali Ornaments, Sankhuwasabha District, tilhari, village life in Nepal

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5026

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5025

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5024

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5023

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5022

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5021

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5020

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5019

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5018

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5017

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5016

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5015

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5014

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Women Dancing

Image ID: 5013

Title: Teej Celebration in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District

Caption: Khandbari woman dancing their heart out in Teej Festival at Pokhari Chok in Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha District.

Location: Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 30-08-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Festival of Nepal, Khandbari, Nepali woman dancing, Rudraksha Farming, Rudraksha of Nepal, Rudraksha Story, Rudraksha Trading, Sankhuwasabha, Teej, Teej Festival, woman Festival

Temples in Bhaktapur

Image ID: 5009

Title: Wakupati Narayan Temple at Suryamadhi Tole, Bhaktapur

Caption: The temple dedicated to the Narayan (Lord Vishnu) built in 1667 AD is tucked in a stone paved courtyard and comes alive with Bhajan Mandali every morning and evening. The temple is pagoda styled and has golden roofs and door torana. Facing the temple are 5 “Garuda” sitting on top of a tall columns supported on turtles guarding the master. While front door is flanked by four columns, two taller ones have Conch and Discus and the other two shorter ones have lion figures holding Nepal’s flag.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, gardua, lord vishnu, Narayan Temple in bhaktapur, Narayan Temple in Nepal, pagoda style temple, Temples in bhaktapur, Temples of Nepal, wakupati changu Narayan Temple, Wakupati Narayan Temple

Temples in Bhaktapur

Image ID: 5008

Title: Wakupati Narayan Temple at Suryamadhi Tole, Bhaktapur

Caption: The temple dedicated to the Narayan (Lord Vishnu) built in 1667 AD is tucked in a stone paved courtyard and comes alive with Bhajan Mandali every morning and evening. The temple is pagoda styled and has golden roofs and door torana. Facing the temple are 5 “Garuda” sitting on top of a tall columns supported on turtles guarding the master. While front door is flanked by four columns, two taller ones have Conch and Discus and the other two shorter ones have lion figures holding Nepal’s flag.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, gardua, lord vishnu, Narayan Temple in bhaktapur, Narayan Temple in Nepal, pagoda style temple, Temples in bhaktapur, Temples of Nepal, wakupati changu Narayan Temple, Wakupati Narayan Temple

Temples in Bhaktapur

Image ID: 5007

Title: Wakupati Narayan Temple at Suryamadhi Tole, Bhaktapur

Caption: The temple dedicated to the Narayan (Lord Vishnu) built in 1667 AD is tucked in a stone paved courtyard and comes alive with Bhajan Mandali every morning and evening. The temple is pagoda styled and has golden roofs and door torana. Facing the temple are 5 “Garuda” sitting on top of a tall columns supported on turtles guarding the master. While front door is flanked by four columns, two taller ones have Conch and Discus and the other two shorter ones have lion figures holding Nepal’s flag.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, gardua, lord vishnu, Narayan Temple in bhaktapur, Narayan Temple in Nepal, pagoda style temple, Temples in bhaktapur, Temples of Nepal, wakupati changu Narayan Temple, Wakupati Narayan Temple

Temples in Bhaktapur

Image ID: 5006

Title: Wakupati Narayan Temple at Suryamadhi Tole, Bhaktapur

Caption: The temple dedicated to the Narayan (Lord Vishnu) built in 1667 AD is tucked in a stone paved courtyard and comes alive with Bhajan Mandali every morning and evening. The temple is pagoda styled and has golden roofs and door torana. Facing the temple are 5 “Garuda” sitting on top of a tall columns supported on turtles guarding the master. While front door is flanked by four columns, two taller ones have Conch and Discus and the other two shorter ones have lion figures holding Nepal’s flag.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, gardua, lord vishnu, Narayan Temple in bhaktapur, Narayan Temple in Nepal, pagoda style temple, Temples in bhaktapur, Temples of Nepal, wakupati changu Narayan Temple, Wakupati Narayan Temple

HH Dalai Lama

Image ID: 5005

Title: Sakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Caption: Monks performing "Donchok", the White Tara Puja as a morning ritual at Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Location: Jomsom, Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhism in Nepal, Buddhist Temple in Jomsom Mustang, Dalai Lama, Medicine Buddha, Monks of Nepal, Mustang, nepal, Sakya sect in Nepal, Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Shakya Monastery in Mustang, Tharche Khenpo

HH Dalai Lama

Image ID: 5004

Title: Sakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Caption: Monks performing "Donchok", the White Tara Puja as a morning ritual at Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Location: Jomsom, Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhism in Nepal, Buddhist Temple in Jomsom Mustang, Dalai Lama, Medicine Buddha, Monks of Nepal, Mustang, nepal, Sakya sect in Nepal, Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Shakya Monastery in Mustang, Tharche Khenpo

Lo Manthang

Image ID: 5003

Title: Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Caption: A Cham Dancers to Tiji Festival whirl robes in vivid colours, red, blue, green and gold, they wear masks of demons, saints and animals from the grotesque to the captivating. They jump, thrash and swirl bodies in a cacophony of colour and sound to delight and assault the senses. These dances not only give joy but leave powerful karmic imprints in the minds of those who witness them. They enable onlookers to attain spiritual merit and liberation from worldly suffering.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhist festival in upper mustang, Buddhist Mask Dance, dawa sumba, guru rinpoche dance, guru rinpoche thanka, Lo Manthang, monastic dance, monks of choede gompa, Sakya monks of upper mustang, tashi ghepel palace, Tiji Festival, tiji festival in upper mustang, Tsacham, upper Mustang, vajrakila prayers

Lo Manthang

Image ID: 5001

Title: Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Caption: A Cham Dancers to Tiji Festival whirl robes in vivid colours, red, blue, green and gold, they wear masks of demons, saints and animals from the grotesque to the captivating. They jump, thrash and swirl bodies in a cacophony of colour and sound to delight and assault the senses. These dances not only give joy but leave powerful karmic imprints in the minds of those who witness them. They enable onlookers to attain spiritual merit and liberation from worldly suffering.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhist festival in upper mustang, Buddhist Mask Dance, dawa sumba, guru rinpoche dance, guru rinpoche thanka, Lo Manthang, monastic dance, monks of choede gompa, Sakya monks of upper mustang, tashi ghepel palace, Tiji Festival, tiji festival in upper mustang, Tsacham, upper Mustang, vajrakila prayers

Nepali Bride

Image ID: 5000

Title: Devotees of Madhav Narayan

Caption: Devotees clad in bridal red sat for the concluding ritual of Madhav Narayan Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Location: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 16-02-2022

Keywords: Hanuman Ghat, Ask Me About Nepal, Nepali Bride, madhav narayan, Bhaktapur, nepali woman

Changunarayan Temple

Image ID: 4999

Title: Kneeling Garuda at Changunarayan Temple

Caption: The stone statue of a kneeling Garuda located in front of the main door of the temple is considered to be on of the most important sculptures in the Kathmandu Valley. The monumental winged Garuda figure wearing Takshak Naag (snake) around his neck is depicted in the usual way, with sprouting wings and clawed feet but the naturalistic rendering of the face has prompted many to assume that this is a portrait of King Mandeva himself.

Location: Changunarayan Temple

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 13-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, broze statue of Gruda, Changunarayan Temple, Garuda, Garuda is Vishnu's vehicle, Garuda mount, living heritage, living heritage site, mythical bird, Stone statue of Garuda, Takshak Naag, Vinayak, Vishnu, Vishnu kneeling

Changunarayan Temple

Image ID: 4998

Title: Wooden Chariot of Krishna

Caption: Idol of Lord Krishna is mounted on this wooden chariot called Ratha and pulled around Changu village on the occasion of Bansa Gopal Jatra. It is celebrated on the day of Fagu Purnima aka Holi or Fau Purney. Krishna is the great hero from epic Mahabharata which is also known as Bansa Gopal.

Location: Changunarayan Temple

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 13-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, living heritage, living heritage site, Changunarayan temple, wooden chariot, elephants, krishna's mount, Holi, wooden architecture, wood crafts, made in Nepal, wood crafts of Nepal

Changunarayan Temple

Image ID: 4997

Title: Wooden Chariot of Krishna

Caption: Idol of Lord Krishna is mounted on this wooden chariot called Ratha and pulled around Changu village on the occasion of Bansa Gopal Jatra. It is celebrated on the day of Fagu Purnima aka Holi or Fau Purney. Krishna is the great hero from epic Mahabharata which is also known as Bansa Gopal.

Location: Changunarayan Temple

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 13-02-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, living heritage, living heritage site, Changunarayan temple, wooden chariot, elephants, krishna's mount, Holi, wooden architecture, wood crafts, made in Nepal, wood crafts of Nepal

Shakti Peeth in Nepal

Image ID: 4996

Title: Galeshwar Dham in Myagdi.

Caption: On the holy confluence of Kali Gandaki and Rahu River stands Galeshwor Temple of Lord Shiva on the large Chakra-Sila. Chakra-Shila is a sacred stone stamped with the holy wheel, therefore, this site is alternatively known as Chakra Tirtha. According to the Holy Book Swasthani, it's the place where Sati Devi's throat (gala) fell off when enraged Mahadev (Shiva) wandered around Universe carrying her corpse on His Trident, hence the name Galeshwar (Gala/throat of Ishwar/God)

Location: Myagdi

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-07-2019

Keywords: Dham in Nepal, Galeshwar Dham, HIndu site, Hindu temple, Myagdi, Religious Site, Shiva Temple, temple of Nepal

Temples in Bhaktapur

Image ID: 4995

Title: Chinnamasta Temple at Suryamadhi Tole, Bhaktapur

Caption: On the right side of the Wakupati Narayan Temple is a temple of Chinnmasta, the beheaded Parvati who cut off her own head to feed her friends. This single storied temple has a gilded roof, door and torana. The temple associated with mother Goddess Harati or Ajima is said to contain 12 images of female deities who are worshipped throughout the valley and is believed to protect children.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, gardua, lord vishnu, Narayan Temple in bhaktapur, Narayan Temple in Nepal, pagoda style temple, Temples in bhaktapur, Temples of Nepal, wakupati changu Narayan Temple, Wakupati Narayan Temple, Chinnamasta temple, Goddess Parvati

Temples in Bhaktapur

Image ID: 4994

Title: Wakupati Narayan Temple at Suryamadhi Tole, Bhaktapur

Caption: The temple dedicated to the Narayan (Lord Vishnu) built in 1667 AD is tucked in a stone paved courtyard and comes alive with Bhajan Mandali every morning and evening. The temple is pagoda styled and has golden roofs and door torana. Facing the temple are 5 “Garuda” sitting on top of a tall columns supported on turtles guarding the master. While front door is flanked by four columns, two taller ones have Conch and Discus and the other two shorter ones have lion figures holding Nepal’s flag.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, gardua, lord vishnu, Narayan Temple in bhaktapur, Narayan Temple in Nepal, pagoda style temple, Temples in bhaktapur, Temples of Nepal, wakupati changu Narayan Temple, Wakupati Narayan Temple

अगम दयो छें

Image ID: 4993

Title: A Newar House of Bhaktapur

Caption: The Aagam Dyo Chhen is a "god's house" (Dyo means God, and Chhen means a house) located immediately to the north of Bhaktapur's Tachapal Tol square. The house incorporates multiple toranas, a gajur (pinnacle) on the roof, and stone lions flanking the main entrance. The upper-level brackets are also carved—quite beautifully—in the likeness of various female deities; possibly, the various mother goddesses (Astamatrikas), though the author has been unable to confirm their exact identities. Although ostensibly a protected site (a World Heritage marker is placed in front of the building), it remains occupied by residents, and the interior is not open to the public.

Location: Bhaktapur

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 26-07-2022

Keywords: Aagam Dyo Chhen at Tachapal Tol square, Ask Me About Nepal, Bhaktapur, god of house, God's house in Bhaktapur, Hand crafted in Nepal, Newar architecture, traditional house of Bhaktapur, wood crafts, wooden architecture, wooden door, wooden struts, wooden windows, अगम दयो छें

HH Dalai Lama

Image ID: 4992

Title: Sakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Caption: Gilded statue of Sakyamuni adorns the main prayer hall at Sakya Monastery in Jomsom. Buddha is flanked by Maitrey, the future Buddha on the left and Guru Rinpoche aka Padmasabhava on the right. The photos of HH the 14th Dalai Lama (behind) and Tharche Khenpo can be seen in front of Sakyamuni. People in Mustang primarily follow the Sakya form of Tibetan Buddhism and many monasteries in Mustang are embellished on the exterior with white and maroon vertical stripes, resembling the great Sakya Temple in Tibet.

Location: Jomsom, Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhism in Nepal, Buddhist Temple in Jomsom Mustang, Dalai Lama, Medicine Buddha, Monks of Nepal, Mustang, nepal, Sakya sect in Nepal, Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Shakya Monastery in Mustang, Tharche Khenpo

HH Dalai Lama

Image ID: 4991

Title: Sakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Caption: Gilded statue of Sakyamuni adorns the main prayer hall at Sakya Monastery in Jomsom. Buddha is flanked by Maitrey, the future Buddha on the left and Guru Rinpoche aka Padmasabhava on the right. The photo of Tharche Khenpo can be seen before Sakyamuni. People in Mustang primarily follow the Sakya form of Tibetan Buddhism and many monasteries in Mustang are embellished on the exterior with white and maroon vertical stripes, resembling the great Sakya Temple in Tibet.

Location: 28-05-2022

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhism in Nepal, Buddhist Temple in Jomsom Mustang, Dalai Lama, Medicine Buddha, Monks of Nepal, Mustang, nepal, Sakya sect in Nepal, Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Shakya Monastery in Mustang, Tharche Khenpo

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhism in Nepal, Buddhist Temple in Jomsom Mustang, Dalai Lama, Medicine Buddha, Monks of Nepal, Mustang, nepal, Sakya sect in Nepal, Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Shakya Monastery in Mustang, Tharche Khenpo

HH Dalai Lama

Image ID: 4990

Title: Sakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District.

Caption: Monks performing "Donchok", the White Tara Puja as a morning ritual at Sakya Monastery in Jomsom, Mustang District. Buddhist pray to White Tara especially for health, healing and longevity because she offers healing to our wounds, whether it is our bodies or our minds that have been hurt.

Location: Jomsom, Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, Buddhism in Nepal, Buddhist Temple in Jomsom Mustang, Dalai Lama, Medicine Buddha, Monks of Nepal, Mustang, nepal, Sakya sect in Nepal, Shakya Monastery in Jomsom, Shakya Monastery in Mustang, Tharche Khenpo

Lo Manthang

Image ID: 4989

Title: Masked Dancers of Tiji

Caption: A Cham Dancers to Tiji Festival whirl robes in vivid colours, red, blue, green and gold, they wear masks of demons, saints and animals from the grotesque to the captivating. They jump, thrash and swirl bodies in a cacophony of colour and sound to delight and assault the senses. These dances not only give joy but leave powerful karmic imprints in the minds of those who witness them. They enable onlookers to attain spiritual merit and liberation from worldly suffering.

Location: Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 28-05-2022

Keywords: Ask Me About Nepal, buddhist festival in upper mustang, Buddhist Mask Dance, dawa sumba, guru rinpoche dance, guru rinpoche thanka, Lo Manthang, monastic dance, monks of choede gompa, Sakya monks of upper mustang, tashi ghepel palace, Tiji Festival, tiji festival in upper mustang, Tsacham, upper Mustang, vajrakila prayers

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 4988

Title: Mt. Dhaulagiri from Baaskharka, Parbat District

Caption: Dhaulgiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and was first climbed on May 13, 1960, by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition (Kurt Diemberger, A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, Nawang Dorje, & Nyima Dorje. Composed of two Sanskrit words; Dhaula meaning dazzling, white, beautiful and Giri meaning mountain. Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.

Location: Baaskharka, Parbat District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-07-2019

Keywords: Baaskharka, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Parbat District, Moutain of Nepal, Moutain above 8000 meters, Annapurna circuit, Annapurna Range

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 4987

Title: Mt. Dhaulagiri from Baaskharka, Parbat District

Caption: Dhaulgiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and was first climbed on May 13, 1960, by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition (Kurt Diemberger, A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, Nawang Dorje, & Nyima Dorje. Composed of two Sanskrit words; Dhaula meaning dazzling, white, beautiful and Giri meaning mountain. Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.

Location: Baaskharka, Parbat District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-07-2019

Keywords: Baaskharka, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Parbat District, Moutain of Nepal, Moutain above 8000 meters, Annapurna circuit, Annapurna Range

Mountains of Nepal

Image ID: 4986

Title: Mt. Dhaulagiri from Baaskharka, Parbat District

Caption: Dhaulgiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and was first climbed on May 13, 1960, by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition (Kurt Diemberger, A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, Nawang Dorje, & Nyima Dorje. Composed of two Sanskrit words; Dhaula meaning dazzling, white, beautiful and Giri meaning mountain. Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.

Location: Baaskharka, Parbat District

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 02-07-2019

Keywords: Baaskharka, Mountains of Nepal, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Parbat District, Moutain of Nepal, Moutain above 8000 meters, Annapurna circuit, Annapurna Range

Animals of Nepal

Image ID: 4985

Title: Nepal Gray Langur in Lumle, Kaski District

Caption: The Nepal Gray Langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) are found at elevations ranging from 1500m to 3700m. and are bigger than the Terai Langurs but have a shorter tails. Langur means the one with a long tail. The main color of the animal is white-grey coats with black faces and hands. Their diet consists of leaves and buds of trees and is both terrestrial and arboreal.

Location: Lumle

Photographer: Nikki Thapa

Date Shot: 01-07-2019

Keywords: Kaski District, Langoor, Leaf Monkey, Lumle, Nepal Gray Langur