Editorial photo #5940436 Religion and Belief

Rishi Panchami Festival Celebrated In Nepal

Nepalese priests along with face mask awaiting devotees for ritual prayer at the Bank of Bagmati River of Pashupatinath Temple during Rishi Panchami Festival celebrations at Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rishi Panchami festival is celebrated as the last day of three-day long Teej Festival. The Teej festival is celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal as well as in some parts of India. During the three-day long festival, women observe a day-long fast and pray for the long life of their husbands as well as for a happy family. Those who are unmarried pray for a good husband and a long life. Due to prohibitory order lockdown in Kathmandu valley for a week-long, as rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #5940436
Date taken: 23 August 2020
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Photographer: Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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