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Madhav Narayan Festival Or Swasthani Brata Katha At Pashupatinath

A Nepalese Hindu warm himself in the fire before takes holy bath in Bagmati River during Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha at Pashupathnath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for Long life of their husbands and family prosperity during a month-long fasting festival celebration. Salinadi Mela committee fix maximum of 50 devotees for this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#6425760
Date Taken	11 February 2021
Location	N/A
Photographer	Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto

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