Click image to zoom

President Ramchandra Paudel Took Part In The Basanta Shrawan Ritual At Hanumandhoka Durbar Square On Friday Morning To Mark Basanta Panchami.

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, and Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki attend the ritualistic Basanta Shrawan at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 23, 2026. The annual ritual is attended by the head of the state and the executive head of the Himalayan nation, where the chief priest of Hanumandhoka offers the Abhishek, Tika, Garland, and Flowers. Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel worships Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, while a contingent of the Nepali Army presents a ceremonial salute. The event is attended by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal, ministers, heads of constitutional bodies, Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol, and other distinguished guests. Basanta Panchami is traditionally observed by worshipping Goddess Saraswati, and it is believed that performing Basanta Shrawan on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo Details

Photo ID	#13230870
Date Taken	23 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Related Keywords

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki Basanta Shrawan UNESCO World Heritage Site Kathmandu January 23 2026 annual ritual head of state executive head Himalayan nation chief priest Hanumandhoka Abhishek Tika Garland Flowers Goddess Saraswati Nepali Army ceremonial salute National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal ministers constitutional bodies Acting Mayor Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol distinguished guests Basanta Panchami knowledge happiness peace prosperity Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto ritualistic worshipping.

License This Photo

Digital Basic Editorial use on digital platforms only (websites, social media). Single use, up to 1 million monthly UVs. Worldwide distribution. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€35.00

Editorial Print & Digital For editorial use in print and digital publications such as newspapers, magazines, and textbooks. Single use, up to 10,000 copies or 1 million UVs. Worldwide distribution. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€99.00

Broadcast (TV & Digital) For editorial use in TV production or streaming platforms. Single use, all media rights excluding theatrical, with worldwide distribution in perpetuity. NO COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE

€399.00

Total Price

€35.00

Secure checkout

Need a custom license?

Contact Sales