Kathmandu-Bhaktapur City. Hindu ladies gather in colourful dress at one of the Hindu Shrines to offer gifts during the Festival of Bada Dasain

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

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