Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, General street scene during the Hindu festival of Bada Dasain when many goats are slaughter as godly offerings for family and property for the year ahead

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

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