Editorial photo #13230339 Religion and Belief

Nepal Worships Goddess Of Education Saraswati

A devotee offers butter-fed lamps to goddess Saraswati during the annual festival of Basanta Panchami, also known as Shree Panchami, which is marked with pomp and gaiety by Hindus in Nepal. This festival marks the start of the spring season and is a special day for students to pray for good grades and knowledge. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13230339
Date taken: 23 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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