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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast takes part in the procession to tour around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkling sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast takes part in the procession to tour around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkling sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

Nepali Hindu devotees undergo the annual Madhav Narayan fast and take part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkling sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as part of the ritual.

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30 January 2026

A Nepali Hindu devotee undergoing the annual Madhav Narayan fast, worships as Hindu God Shiva and blows the conch while taking part in the procession of touring around the town of Thecho in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 30, 2026. During the procession, which is also a part of the month-long Madhav Narayan festival, devotees tour around the city blowing conches and sprinkle sacred water on the bystanding devotees. The annual Madhav Narayan festival begins from the full moon of Poush, the ninth month in the Nepali calendar. The devotees remain on fast for the entire month and abide by strict disciplinary rules and regulations. The devotees roll on the ground as a part of the ritual.

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#12046125

12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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#12046126

12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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#12046128

12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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#12046129

12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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#12046135

12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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12 February 2025

Nepalese Hindu devotees roll in a procession around the Hanumante River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival or Swasthani Brata Katha festival at the Hanumante River in Bhaktapur, Nepal. The festival is dedicated to God Madhav Narayan and Goddess Swasthani, during which Hindu devotees recreate and recite folk tales about miraculous feats performed by them.

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