The slow shutter shows Nepalese devotee exchange holy burning frame each other during the celebration of Pahchare Chariot Festival at Ason, Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Pahachare is the three-day festival of the Newar community. Pahchare means inviting guests in Newari language. On the occasion, eight goddesses at different Shaktipiths (power centres) including Kankeshwori, Bhadrakali and Mahankal are said to be activated through tantrik rites. A feast begins at Ason where Chariot are moved against each other beside the Annapurna temple. It is regarded as a symbol of meeting si
The slow shutter shows Nepalese devotee exchange holy burning frame each other during the celebration of Pahchare Chariot Festival at Ason, Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Pahachare is the three-day festival of the Newar community. Pahchare means inviting guests in Newari language. On the occasion, eight goddesses at different Shaktipiths (power centres) including Kankeshwori, Bhadrakali and Mahankal are said to be activated through tantrik rites. A feast begins at Ason where Chariot are moved against each other beside the Annapurna temple. It is regarded as a symbol of meeting sisters. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan / Pacific Press)
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