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Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu

Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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A devotee preparing for the dance with his mask during the Sikali Jatra festival that is held only once every twelve years.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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A devotee preparing for the dance with his mask during the Sikali Jatra festival that is held only once every twelve years.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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Masked devotees representing different gods and goddesses seen dancing at the Sikali Jatra festival.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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Masked devotees representing different gods and goddesses seen dancing at the Sikali Jatra festival.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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Masked Devotees representing different god and goddess during 12 years(12 barse)Sikali Jatra of Khokana at Nasal Chowk,Hanumandhoka.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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Masked Devotee representing god during 12 years(12 barse)Sikali Jatra of Khokana at Nasal Chowk,Hanumandhoka.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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A masked devotee seen being helped out of a house in readiness for the Sikali festival dance.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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Masked devotees representing different gods and goddesses seen dancing at the Sikali Jatra festival.
Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
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Locals from Khokana village plays the musical tunes for the Masked dances during 12 years(12 barse)Sikali Jatra of Khokana at Nasal Chowk,Hanumandhoka.
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A devotee waiting for his turn for the dance with his mask during the Sikali Jatra festival that is held only once every twelve years.
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu
  • Khokana Sikali Festival celebrations in Kathmandu

Masked devotees from Khokana Village performed traditional dances at Nasal chowk, Hanumandhoka, during celebrations of the Sikali Festival, which is celebrated only once every 12 years.

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