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Markets In Nepal Set Abuzz With Arrival Of Sacred Month Of Shrawan

A Nepali woman decorates her palms with Mehendi or Henna from an artist in a marketplace in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 16, 2025, with the arrival of Shrawan, the sacred month for Hindus living in Nepal and India. Tri-colored beads (red, green, and yellow), mehendi, and filings over the palms and wrists mark the attire of women in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, at the start of Shrawan. According to Hindu belief, the fourth month on the Lunar Calendar is devoted to Lord Shiva. Married and unmarried females fast on Mondays during this month, wearing sacred clothes. Married women fast for the longer life of their husbands, while unmarried women pray to Lord Shiva for a suitable match. With the start of Shrawan, the sales of beads, mehendi, and filings usually increase. The beads, stitched in threads, are brought from India, Pakistan, China, and other countries. The younger generations in Nepal are now fascinated by Mehendi and the filings, which they consider stylish. There is also another reason for painting palms with mehendi: ''the test of love level of a future husband.'' (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12558844
Date Taken	16 July 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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