Kathmandu, Nepal. 24th Jan, 2016. Nepalese Hindu devotees ready for rolling procession arounds the Salinadi after taking holy Bath during the first day of Madhav Narayan Festival at Sankhu. Nepalese Hindu women observe a fast and pray to Goddess Swasthani for Long life of their husbands and family prosperity during a month-long fasting festival celebration. © Narayan Maharjan/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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