An evening view of Krishna Temple at Patan Durbar Square in Kathmandu. Hindu devotes are celebrating Krishna Janmastami festival throughout the country by worshipping Lord Krishna. Kathmandu, Nepal. 01/09/2010
Patan Durbar Square, the UNESCO world heritage site is one of the most interesting attractions for tourists in Kathmandu Valley. Nepal is celebration this year as ‘Nepal Tourism Year 2011’. Kathmandu, Nepal. 04/02/2011
Indra Jatra, the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu is celebrated by offering prayers to lord Indra along with chariot processions of the living goddess and performing masked dances.
Locals pull the Chariot of Rato Machhendra Nath at Pulchowk in Lalitpur on Monday, May 17, 2010. The Machhendra festival, also known as Bhoto Jatra, is held annually in Patan just before the arrival of the monsoon. Kathmandhu, Nepal. 17/05/2010
Dipankar Buddhas are displayed during 'Bahi Dya Byoyegu' in Kathmandu. A Kumari was present, which is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls. Nepal. 15th August 2011
Various discussion programs were organized to bring common platform for readers and writers during the first International Kathmandu Literary Jatra at Patan Museum, Lalitpur, Nepal. 17th September 2011
Nepalese Hindu devotees gather to celebrate the birth of the Hindu Lord Krishna during the celebration called, 'Krishna Janmashtami' at Makhan. Nepal. 21st August 2011
Environ fest, an event organised by Alliance Francaise in Kathmandu, with many different contemporary artistic acts and seminars each focusing on Nepali environmental issues. Kathmandu, Nepal. 31/10/2010
The Gaijatra festival or festival of cows is being observed across the country in Nepal. This annual Hindu event commemorates loved ones who have been lost in the previous year. 14th August 2011
Lekhnath Sapkota Chief of Lalitpur Guthi Sansthan displayed The Bhoto (vest) at Jawalakhel in Lalitpur, Nepal on sunday . This festival is celebrated annually by both Hindus and Buddhists in Patan,.
Hindu people all over Nepal are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami today to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. The President of Nepal, being the head of the nation, offered prayers at Krishna Mandir in Patan, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. 01/09/2010
DMTX. President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP-N), Kamal Thapa expressing his views to media during the valley shutdown called by the party in Ratnapark, Kathmandu on Monday. Normal life in
Devotees at Swayambhu temple during the Gunla festival, celebrated following the arrival of the monsoons and the planting season in the fields, and which is a month long event dedicated to the Lord Buddha and his teachings. Nepal. 20th August 2011
Devotees gather at Kumbheshwor Temple in Patan, in Lalitpur, to celebrate the Sacred Thread Festival on the occasion of Janai Purnima. Devotees come here to worship Lord Mahadev and to tie a knot around their wrists.
Devotees carry gigantic effigies of Dipankar as they gather for Newari Festival Samyak Mahadan at Nagbahal, Patan. It is observed by Buddhists all over the valley, especially by Shakyas and Bajracharyas.
Locals pull the Chariot of Rato Machhendra Nath at Lagankhel in Lalitpur,Nepal The Machhendra festival, also known as Bhoto Jatra, is held annually in Patan just before monsoon.Both Hindus and Buddhists celebrate the festival. 14th May 2011
The Kathmandu Literary festival began at different venues in Patan Durbar Square. The three-day long literature festival has 30 national and 10 international writers and poets participating with 10,000 visitors expected. Nepal. 17th September 2011
There are more than 20,000 "official" Tibetan refugees living in settlements across Nepal. However, some estimates suggest around 30,000 Tibetans live in Kathmandu alone.
The Gaijatra festival or 'festival of cows' being observed across the country in Nepal on Wednesday Aug. 25th. This annual Hindu event commemorates loved ones who have been lost in the previous year. Kathmandu, Nepal. 25/08/2010
A bejewelled waist-coat belonging to the deity of rain was displayed to the public from the back of a chariot, forming the conclusion of the month-long procession of the Rato Machhindranath chariot procession in Jawalakhel‚ Lalitpur. 28th June 2011
The King had taken the decision once a year to revive happiness among the citizens in the state. So the King consulted with his gurus and pundits and finally came to a tough decision of offering Narbali (human sacrifice) to the God.
In this festival, goddess Shrikali comes out victorious in the battle against Ashur (devil) who was tormenting humanity alongside gods and goddesses. 3rd October 2011
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