Kathmandu, Nepal. 31st Oct, 2016. Newari people carrying statue of Sankhardhar Sakwha (who is believed to have established the Nepal Sambat) during the parade of Nhu Dan (the Newari New Year), which falls on Tihar or Deepawali and Dewali “Festival of Lights” at Kirtipur, Kathmandu. Newar community in Nepal observes Newari New Year 1137. Credit: Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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