Kathmandu, Bhaktapur. Colourful street scenes in the 17th century medieval city of Bhaktapur with local people placing gifts at Hindu shrines during the Bada Dasain Festival

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Colourful scenes in and around the 17th century Kathmandu medieval ancient city of Bhaktapur also known as Bhadgon [bat-gown] is located in the Kathmandu Valley to the east of the main city. Most of images in this collection took place during the Hindu Festival of Bada Dasain when many goats are slaughtered

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Size: 3985px × 6000px
Location: Nepal, Kathmandu in 2009
Photo credit: © Allan Hartley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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