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Gathamagu Festival Celebrated In Nepal

Local residents of Bhaktapur are burning an effigy of a mythical demon 'Ghantakarna' during the celebration of a Newa festival, Gathamuga, on Friday in Sipadol, Bhaktapur. The festival is being celebrated on Shrawan Krishna Chaturdashi across the Kathmandu Valley, marking the death of the demon. The festival is also marking the beginning of the celebration of other festivals. (Photo by Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11450207
Date Taken	2 August 2024
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Photographer	Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto

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