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Swosthani Brata Ends In Nepal
A Nepali Hindu devotee is receiving ''Tika'' on his forehead from a priest on the embankments of the sacred Salinadi river, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital Kathmandu, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha, February 24, 2024. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following a tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11021033 |
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| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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