Editorial photo #13856826 Religion and Belief
Sithi Nakha Celebrated
Nepalese devotees line up to offer ritual prayers in the premises of Bagh Bhairab Temple in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 20, 2026. The word ''Sithi'' comes from the Sanskrit word ''Shashthi,'' meaning sixth, and ''Nakha,'' which means festival. The day of Sithi Nakha is also considered the last day to perform ''Dugu Puja.'' A child rides a Nandi in the premises of Bagh Bhairab Temple in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)
