Editorial photo #13527637 Religion and Belief

Nepal Annual Mass Bathe Ceremony 'Baisdhara Mela'

Nepali Hindu devotees perform rituals during an annual mass bathing ceremony at Balaju Baise Dhara in Kathmandu, Nepal, on the full moon of Chaitra, the last month of the Nepali calendar. They believe that the water from the 22 taps at Balaju Park can cure skin diseases. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13527637
Date taken: 2 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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