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Devotees Celebrate Sacred Shrawan Sombar With Ritual Prayers In Nepal
Devotees pray at a Shiva temple during Shrawan Sombar, the first Monday of the holy month of Shrawan in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 20, 2026. The month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered among the most sacred periods in the Hindu calendar. Worshippers observe fasts and visit temples on each Monday of Shrawan to perform rituals and seek blessings for peace, prosperity, good health, and the welfare of their families (Photo by Sunil Pradhan/NurPhoto)
