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Devotees Launch Sacred Pardes Yatra During Swosthani Brata In Kathmandu

Nepali Hindu devotees undergo Swosthani Brata Katha rituals and stand on the embankments of the Bagmati River to prepare a ritualistic bath as they begin ''Pardes Yatra'' from Pashupati in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Fasting devotees observe the month-long Swosthani Brata, undertaking their first Pardes Yatra by walking barefoot for kilometers to major Narayan and Shiva temples, including Bajrayogini, Pashupatinath, Shesha Narayan of Pharping, Panauti, and Changunarayan, while adhering to strict dietary and ritual practices. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13211468
Date Taken	18 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto

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