Editorial photo #13579636 Religion and Belief
Sindoor Jatra - Bhuyu Sinha Jatra Celebrated In Nepal
Nepali revelers apply vermillion powder on each other during Sindoor Jatra, also known as Bhuyu Sinha, as part of the Biska Jatra celebrations marking the Nepali New Year 2082 on April 15, 2026. Observed on the second day of Baisakh, the festival brings devotees to the temple square where 32 ceremonial palanquins carrying local deities are assembled. Participants, covered in orange powder, take part in the procession accompanied by traditional music, singing, and dancing. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
