Editorial photo #11450438 Religion and Belief

Gathemangal Festival In Nepal

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

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Photo ID: #11450438
Date taken: 2 August 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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