Editorial photo #4113674 Human Interest
Pahachare Chariot Festival Celebrated
Nepalese devotees carrying the chariot for the celebration of Pahachare Chariot Festival at Ason, Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, April 06, 2019. Pahachare is the three-day festival of the Newar community. Pahachare means inviting guests in Newari language. On the occasion, eight goddesses at different Shaktipiths (power centres) including Kankeshwori, Bhadrakali and Mahankal are said to be activated through tantrik rites. A feast begins at Ason where Chariot are moved against each other beside the Annapurna temple. It is regarded as a symbol of meeting sisters. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)
