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24 February 2024

A Nepali Hindu girl is performing rituals on the edge of Salinadi, a religious site on the outskirts of the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, on the final day of Swosthani Brata Katha, on February 24, 2024. Observed for one month, the arduous Swosthani Brata Katha involves following the tale of devotion and the fulfillment of wishes after adhering to strict rules for a month.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are sitting alongside the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024, as they undergo the month-long Swosthani Brata. They are performing arduous fasting rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture, to worship Goddess Swasthani, who is believed to grant the wishes of those who appease her. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are performing rituals alongside the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024, as part of the month-long Swosthani Brata. They are undergoing arduous fasting and performing rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture that worships Goddess Swasthani. It is believed that appeasing the Goddess will grant the wishes of the devotees. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are performing rituals alongside the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024, as part of the month-long Swosthani Brata. They are undergoing arduous fasting and performing rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture that worships Goddess Swasthani. It is believed that appeasing the Goddess will grant the wishes of the devotees. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are undergoing a month-long Swosthani Brata and are seen collecting water from the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024. They are performing arduous fasting rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture, to worship Goddess Swasthani, who is believed to grant the wishes of those who appease her. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are undergoing a month-long Swosthani Brata and are seen collecting water from the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024. They are performing arduous fasting rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture, to worship Goddess Swasthani, who is believed to grant the wishes of those who appease her. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are performing rituals on the embankment of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024, as part of the month-long Swosthani Brata. They are undergoing arduous fasting and performing rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture dedicated to worshipping Goddess Swasthani. It is believed that appeasing the goddess will grant the wishes of the devotees. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are performing rituals on the embankment of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024, as part of the month-long Swosthani Brata. They are undergoing arduous fasting and performing rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture, to worship Goddess Swasthani, who is believed to grant the wishes of devotees when appeased. The fasting devotees are traveling to various religious sites both inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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9 February 2024

Nepali Hindu devotees are performing rituals on the embankment of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 9, 2024, as part of the month-long Swosthani Brata. They are undergoing arduous fasting and performing rituals based on the ''Swasthani Brata Katha,'' a Nepali Hindu scripture dedicated to worshipping Goddess Swasthani. It is believed that appeasing the goddess will grant the wishes of the devotees. During their fast, the devotees are traveling to various religious sites both inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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