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Nepali Devotees Circumambulate Bagh Bhairav Temple Marking Birthday Of Hindu God

Nepali devotees dance to the beats of traditional musical instruments during the Bagh Bhairav Jatra in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on August 17, 2025. An idol of Bagh Bhairav, especially made for the festival, is carried through the streets with traditional bands, followed by devotees chanting religious hymns and performing the Lakhey dance. On the occasion of Bagh Bhairav Jatra, devotees circumambulate the Bagh Bhairav temple. There is a myth that one is blessed with success and good health if they make a round of the Bagh Bhairav temple 108 times on this day. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12653757
Date Taken	17 August 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Nepali devotees traditional musical instruments Bagh Bhairav Jatra Kirtipur Kathmandu August 2025 idol festival streets traditional bands chanting religious hymns Lakhey dance circumambulate Bagh Bhairav temple myth blessed success good health 108 times Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto dance beats devotees idol procession cultural event religious festival heritage spiritual practice community gathering local tradition cultural heritage.