Editorial photo #11450434 Religion and Belief

Gathemangal Festival In Nepal

People are dragging the effigy of the demon deity Ghantakarna after setting it on fire to veer off bad omens and ward off evil spirits in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on August 2, 2024. Falling on Trayodashi (the third day) of the month of Shrawan (July/August), which is also known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi, the festival is celebrated in memory of the mythical demon Ghantakarna's death. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11450434
Date taken: 2 August 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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